Here's How Tribeca's Arcade Bakery Creates Their Incredibly Photogenic Bread

Have you ever tried to baking a picturesque loaf of bread with even, symmetrical features that inevitably turns out to be a misshapen blob?

This video from Eater shows a sneak peek into how Tribeca's Arcade Bakery bakes beautiful, aesthetically pleasing bread. The mesmerizing process is a fascinating watch.

Ever wonder how the bread from your favorite bakery gets baked into such intricate designs? The answer is scoring, a technique that involves slicing particular slits into the top of risen but un-baked loaves to yield beautiful patterns after their time in the oven. Watch the video above to see how one bakery — Arcade Bakery, in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood — scores some of their most popular loaves.

Currently, Arcade Bakery is closed for summer break, but be sure to check them out when they reopen Wednesday, September 7th.