4 great bread slicers for guaranteed uniform sandwiches
Even with the best kitchen knives, it can still be difficult to cut bread into clean, uniform slices. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” then we have good news for you; there is a better option. Yes, bread slicers exist, and we’re not just talking about those guillotines that effortlessly glide through even the densest bagels. No, these are bread slicers that will transform the way you use your bread knife to slice through store-bought or homemade bread.
Bread slicers are often built with sturdy wood and equally spaced slots – wide enough for a bread knife – that guarantee identical slices of bread. So whether you’re whipping up large batches of French toast or grilled cheese sandwiches or need a whole bunch of equally sized slices of bread (we get it, symmetry is important), this simple bread maker will definitely do the trick.
Below are some of our favorite bread slicers, which you can buy now to make bread slicing painless and satisfying. These handy kitchen gadgets can also make great Christmas gifts for the bread lover in your life or for the person who already has everything.
This bread slicer is split into two parts: a wooden box with slats on top to catch bread crumbs, and acrylic slide guides drilled into the wood to make bread slicing easier. The sliding guides ensure even slices when you slide your serrated knife through the slots. Once you’re done, you can simply throw away the bread crumb mix and other mess and start making your favorite sandwiches.
This clever bread slicer on Etsy is built to look like a small table and doubles as a display tray and a solid tool for slicing bread into thick slices. Keep in mind that it only really works with baguettes and other thin breads, as they are narrow and long. To start, slide your bread into the baking tray and cut slices using the bread knife slot at the tip of the baking tray.
Built in the Pacific Northwest, this bread slicer makes slicing bread very easy. The slicer has a wide cutting surface, allowing you to place larger loaves. It even folds easily – to a height of 1.5 inches – so this bread machine can be stored away when not in use. To cut bread effectively, turn the blade guides upright, insert the bread into the cavity and guide your bread knives through the slots.
Don’t worry about the fine breadcrumbs or bits falling off the crust and flying over the counter with this bread cutter. Kitchen Seven’s well-built bread slicer deposits crumbs into an easy-to-clean container. The entire device is carved from bamboo and features slots that allow you to adjust the thickness of your bread slices. You can even store your knife in a recess built into the base under the cutting board.
