A fresh loaf of sourdough bread can be tricky to cut into without a thought out strategy. Here's what I do when I have a crusty loaf to cut: 1. Cut the loaf in half. 2. Place the cut side onto the cutting board and carefully slice that half into 1/4-1/2" bread slices. 3. Repeat with the second half of the loaf. I like to use a cutting glove when I slice crusty bread, especially stale sourdough, because getting through the crust can be tricky at first.