Lame (kitchen tool)

A lame is like a small tool used in the kitchen to cut or score bread dough. It looks like a tiny knife with a handle, and the blade is usually curved. When you're making bread, you need to make cuts on the surface of the dough so it can expand and rise in the oven. That's where the lame comes in - it helps you make precise cuts so your bread turns out perfectly. Think of it like an artist's paintbrush, but for bread!