does it just slice bread? JoAnne
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It is a bread knife, meant for slicing bread, but it works just as well on other things you want a slice of, like a tomato or other vegetable.
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Hi. No not the one I received. I am right handed and love it because it slices thin. I tested using left hand and it works fine I just have to adjust the bread. Hope this helps.
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No it doesn't. It slices the dough rather than knead it. For bread dough you need a dough hook.
1091941
We put the plastic divider at the point where the size changes and use that as the stop for the bread. Pull the sliced bread out and move the loaf forward against the stop to complete slicing. It is true that you can slice only half a loaf at a time, but we slice 10 to 12 loaves (to make 80 to 100 sandwiches) and find the amount of time "wasted" is minimal. Three of the volunteers who work with us have since purchased this slicer to use at home. I talked to a carpenter friend of mine and he said it would be possible to set up the rods for uniform slice size, but it would involve removing the unwanted rods, reaming out new slots, and gluing the rods back in. He said (I think jokingly) that it would be easier and more cost effective to get 2 or 3 slicers and glue the ends together if moving the loaf was so annoying. We found the best way to get efficient with the slicer was for 2 or 3 people to work together, critiquing each others techniques. For example, I was cutting cross-handed, and simply turning the slicer around so my dominant (right) hand held the knife and my subordinate (left) hand pushed the bread against the backstop more than doubled my speed and cut way down on my frustration, uneven slices, etc.
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No, but it can used easily for cookie dough. It's sharp enough to cut through it. Great idea!
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Don't know about bread but great for meat and cheese. It will slice to a little over a half inch thick.
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Yes. I've used this toaster daily for 2 years often with just one slice that is from the refrigerator or freezer. It works perfect everytime and is the best toaster ever.
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I have a bread slicing guide I use with a serrated bread knife. I've also noted that the loaves slice more easily when they have been stored a few hours in a plastic bag after it has cooled. It seems to soften the top crust a little so the knife won't just make it crumble. I also use the "soft" setting even if the recipe calls for regular or firm. The loaves seem to cut better and hold together better.
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I've not had mine very long and have only used it once...and it does slice...the slicing looks like a slinky (spirally) ...lol
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Absolutely, two little fences on each side close on each slice of bread, then lowers to toast, toast then comes up and the little fences open up. Works great.
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An electric knife is the best thing to use with this slicer. Although you may have long bread knives, it's difficult to keep them in the slots when slicing by hand. I got a cheap Black & Decker electric knife and combined with this slicing guide, I now have uniform, straight slices of bread from my homemade loaves. Definitely use an electric knife, it makes the whole process so much smoother and it works perfectly with the slicing guide.
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Yes it will .......... my bread maker is a Breville BBM800XL and my loaves are 6" wide when baked. This slicer is worth every penny ... I use mine even for slicing just 1 slice for two reasons .... 1)portion control and 2)my loaves stay straight and are not crooked as so often happens when slicing freehand. Another thing I've found is you can virtually slice a hot loaf, right out of the breadmaker without it squashing down - you just use a good serrated bread knife and saw back and forth slowly when the bread is hot/warm.
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Nope. Not at all. This is my third bread machine over the years and you can't even put the other two in the same category as this one. It's fantastic.
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No Judy, it does not but let me tell you -this is the best. It slices with such precision. I love it, plain and simple.
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Yes, on rare occasion... BUT only the smaller, lightweight slices of bread. Everything else is fine. We LOVE this toaster. The bagel setting and lift lever make up for this minor flaw.
2009463
I wasn't to impressed with the outcome of this item. You waste a lot of bread because you can only get one cutout from this tool. You may try jelly just make sure you put a lot of pressure when pushing down.
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It's junk.... just buy a good bread knife and cutting board and you'll be fine. Or you can have my plastic bread slicer...oh wait, I threw it away already because it was junk! :)