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bias-cut baguette slices
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How to Cut on a Bias

Here's what a recipe means when it tells you to cut an item "on a bias" or "on the bias," and how to do it.
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Everyday Easy
Keyword: cut on a bias, cut on the bias
Yield: 1
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope
Cost: $0

Equipment

  • A chef's or serrated knife
  • A cutting board

Materials

  • Long thin items to cut, such as a baguette, carrots, zucchini, or banana

Instructions

  • Position the item at an angle.
    cutting a baguette
  • Make the first cut.
    holding a baguette
  • Slice parallel to the first cut.
    cutting baguette on the bias
  • Continue until you reach the end of the item.
    bread slices