Achieving a thinner crust can be managed by adjusting the baking temperature and moisture levels. Firstly, ensure you're baking the bread at the recommended oven temperature. Introducing steam in the beginning stages of baking can help. This can be done by placing a tray with hot water at the bottom of the oven or periodically spraying water inside the oven with a spray bottle. Once the loaf is golden brown, allow the bread to cool on a wire rack rather than in the pan. This will prevent the crust from continuing to bake and harden from the residual heat.