Nila, we wouldn't worry too much about it! Scoring can help to prevent your loaves from breaking open randomly, which many bakers find unsightly. The big secret, though? Those "ugly" loaves typically still taste delicious. We've found that setting our lame or knife out after shaping our loaves is a good visual reminder to score the bread before it goes in the oven, but if you forget, it's not the end of the world. Just call it modern art and enjoy it with some butter. Happy baking! Kat@KAF

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