Bread lames with elongated handles are easy to grip and highly versatile, while those with rounded handles offer a little more precision, since you're holding them closer to the blade. The handles can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, plastic, or wood. For an intimate score, get close to your dough. One fan raved “I didn't realize how much I needed this before I got it. You will find plenty of tutorials on bread scoring on YouTube. This lame is dishwasher-safe, and comes with a storage box for safe keeping. 2. See more ideas about bread lame, bread scoring, bread. But from there, let your creativity run free. I recommend this to any home baker, both first time and long time bakers.”. Choosing a Lame Grignettes or lames (the lame is the blade and the grignette is the hold and blade together) are used for slashing dough just before it goes into the oven to control how the dough expands during baking and to create a pattern in the baked bread. Therefore, there’s not a big difference in terms of cost and this scoring dough tool is not particularly expensive. Your hand is close to the blade so you can make meticulous, exact scores with no worries about messing up. It also includes a simple leather cover, so you won't have to worry about cutting yourself while fishing around in your kitchen drawer for it. You can turn each blade around until you’ve used up all 4 corners but I’m pretty sure you’ll lose sight of which corner has been used and which hasn’t. I currently own two bread lames (the one pictured in the photo above) and this one that offers a straight and curved blade option. INST Hand Crafted Bread Lame 2. If you don't have or want to get a lame… If you're ready to score the perfect bread score, check out our list of the best bread lames below. The firm includes five extra razor blades and their upgraded two-eyed Danish dough whisk. Top 10 Best Best Bread Lame . Best for Baguettes: Saint Germain Premium Bread Lame Buy on Amazon Buy on Stgermain.co The curved blade of the Saint Germain lame makes scoring baguettes for that beautiful arched expansion and delicate crisp flap (referred to as the “ear”) a breeze. These thin blades closely mimic a lame and can easily be used to score bread in a pinch. Bread Lame (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon) Straight razors are used to make shallow cuts for more decorative designs. This is really easy to use and allows for excellent precision in scoring your dough. More importantly, it’s much safer than a traditional bread lame. While I did my research, it was interesting to discover that there are quite a few amazing options when it comes to picking out the best bread lame. Whichever type of lame you choose, the blade will be incredibly sharp, so it's important to get one that comes with a case or cover for secure storage. 99 Get it as soon as Thu, Feb 4 FREE Shipping on $ . 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