Recommendations for a Bread Slicer

I use a bread knife as well. The trick is not to rush.

I have one I got at Bed Bath and Beyond. It's basically just a 3 sided box with bottom to catch crumbs. 2 of the walls have grooves in the side to guide your knife. I dont remember exactly how much I paid for it but it was under $20 I think. The slices come out just under an inch or so. If I want them thinner, I just pull the loaf out a little and they come out fine.

Hi cheryl-

I'd loan ya pete...and my cutting board and bread knife...but we are a little far!!

I used to have that problem...but now I make my crust 'crustier' with a pan of water in with the pre heat...and spritzing the bread a few times during baking...

My guys like a 'tougher' crust...and once completely cooled...slices nicely...even if pete is not available to slice!!

Best luck!
michele/cat

I have no idea who makes it but at a tag sale we saw a thing you put over your bread and you slice following the gaps....best 50 cents Ive spent in a long time. I'll do some googling later and see if I can find one similar.

I have never used a bread slicer, but sliced loads and loaves of bread :-)
Use a big good/sharp (serrated) knife and a cutting board. Make sure the bread has cooled completely. If it is warm or too soft, try dipping your knife in water before cutting each slice.

http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Cutlery-Tradition-10-Inch-S...

I have not used this but it may help you:
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-370-Bread-Slicerand-Catcher/...

Joy has good advice. Use a serrated knife. I do and I use it also on anything else soft that needs slicing like tomatoes, anglefood cake, soft cheese is a breeze. Mine came with the set I bought years ago and it is still sharp and sliced like a champ.

With practice you can get an even slice with a good bread knife. Even with a bread slicing guide set up you need a good knife that is specially made for bread. The cutting edge is scalloped so that it cuts thru the bread without smashing it.