Bread nibbler blade - Emile Henry

Grignette of mark Emile Henry made of beech wood and ceramic. The perfect accessory to slice your homemade breads and make nice shapes.

Use the blade to score your homemade bread before putting it in the oven, and get a nice crispy crust when it comes out.

Supplier warranty: 10 years. Made in France.

How to use a baker's blade?

A grignette or baker's blade is a small knife specially designed to cut the bread dough before baking. The incisions allow the dough to expand during baking, in order to evacuate water. This technique gives the bread a lighter texture and a more aesthetic appearance.

Here are the steps to follow to use a nibbler:

1. Take the bread dough and place it on a clean, floured work surface.

2. Using your hands, shape the dough into a ball or any shape you like.

3. Using the nibbler, make one or more incisions on the surface of the dough. These incisions are called "grignes" and are used to allow the dough to expand during baking. They can be simple, straight or curved, or more elaborate, depending on your creativity.

4. Place the dough in a loaf pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Bake the bread in a preheated oven at the temperature recommended for your recipe. Baking times vary depending on the size and shape of the loaf. But in general, the bread should be baked until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.