How to slice a loaf of bread

Even slices, no squashed middles, all ten fingers kept.

Time: 3 min · Difficulty: Easy · 4 steps

What you need

Set the loaf on a board
Lay the bread on its side on a cutting board. A damp towel underneath stops the board from sliding around.
Tip: a wobbly board makes wobbly slices
Make a claw with your other hand
Curl your fingertips under and rest them on top of the loaf. Your knuckles guide the knife and your fingertips stay out of the way.
Tip: fingertips tucked in!
Saw gently, back and forth
Use a long knife with a wavy edge. Let the teeth do the work with long, light strokes. Don’t push down.
Tip: slow strokes squash less
Stack your slices
Lay each slice down as you go. Turn the loaf cut-side down on the board so it stays fresh.
Tip: about one finger thick