2006-11-05 14:27:32 · 5 answers · asked by ms jennie 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I get a sharp, *serrated* knife and I make three diagonal slices across the bread, about 1/4-inch deep or more.
Hopefully (but not always) these will prevent the bread from splitting along the side when it bakes.
It's mostly a cosmetic issue. :)
2006-11-05 14:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your oven temperature with a thermometer to make sure it is accurate. Do not overbake the bread...that is what causes it to split and the stuffing to leak out.
2006-11-05 22:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When doing the final shaping of the loaf, pull all ends to the underside and place in the pan to rise. This will give you a smooth contiguous top and should prevent splitting. (and like all the others say, don't overstuff it)
2006-11-06 01:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Nita C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't overstuff it. The filling will swell from the heat, and if you packed it jam-up full, it will overflow OR split the bread. Maybe fill it 3/4 full.
2006-11-05 22:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont add to much flour, dont over knead, and dont have your oven too hot.
2006-11-05 22:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by sabrina d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋