I bought a fancy new bread scoring lame that cost me $45 and a whole batch of dough

The blade was way too sharp and it just dragged through my proofed sourdough instead of making a clean cut. I mean, I ended up with four flat, ugly loaves that I couldn't even sell at the market. Has anyone found a good, basic lame that actually works without being overkill?

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drew551d ago

My old razor blade lame from the hardware store was like that. I wasted three beautiful batards before I switched to just using a fresh box cutter blade. It's not pretty but it works.

coleman.gray1d ago

Man, my buddy had the same exact problem as @drew55. He was using this old safety razor blade that must have been dull. Totally mangled the top of a gorgeous rye loaf, just ripped the skin right off. He ended up grabbing a fresh utility knife blade from his toolbox and it sliced clean.

bennett.jana1d ago

Honestly drew55, maybe the blade angle matters more than being new.