Here is a goal: To score the dough for a better rise while baking,

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Choose your answer from:
+ use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' across the surface of the loaf, about 1 foot into the dough.;
+ use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' across the surface of the loaf, about 1 inch into the dough.;
use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' across the surface of the loaf, about 1 inch into the dough.