Skurðarbrauð
Skurðarbrauð is an Icelandic term that translates literally to "cut bread" or "slashed bread." It refers to a type of bread, typically rye or dark bread, that has a distinctive pattern of deep cuts made on its surface before baking. These cuts are not merely decorative; they serve a functional purpose.
The primary reason for scoring the bread is to control how it expands and cracks during the
The specific pattern of the cuts can vary. Some loaves might have simple parallel lines, while others