Kitchen Hint of the Day!

We love this secret for a perfect loaf of bread, used by many bakers. Put some ice cubes in a shallow pan and put it in the oven with your loaf of bread. This ice cubes will produce a dense steam, and as the water evaporates, the crust becomes hard and crispy. The steam will also allow the bread to rise more evenly, giving you a crumb that's firm and chewy.