Scali bread is a particular favorite, unseeded (the sesame seeds can burn in the hot oven) and unsliced. Back in the '90s, I developed the Cook's Illustrated garlic bread recipe.

In its collection of unusual baking and kitchen tips, Real Simple suggests rubbing an ice cube on unsliced bread until the crust is damp.Then put that roll or loaf in the oven for 12 minutes at ...

Next time you're cutting a loaf of unsliced bread turn that loaf over and start the cut from the bottom—you'll have an easier time cutting as the bott. Skip to Main Content.