Tool

Serrated bread knife

Slices crusty and soft loaves without squashing them, and levels domed cake layers.

What it is and why it matters

A bread knife has a long serrated blade. It saws through crusty bread and soft sandwich loaves without squashing them, and levels domed cake layers. It also slices tomatoes cleanly.

Used in 6 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 1, nice to have in 5.

Recipes that need it (1)

breakfast-brunch (1)

Nice to have for (5)

These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.

side-dishes (4)

desserts (1)

Often used with it

9x13 baking dishStand mixerNesting mixing bowlsMeasuring cups and spoonsRolling pinSmall offset spatula

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