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On Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:47:59 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:

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>On 21-Sep-2018, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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>> It might be cheaper for them to cut a 2 pound loaf in half and
>> package it than to bake two different size loaves.

>That appears to be how it is done. The loaves I have seen appear to have
>only one heel; I suppose the bakeries are not concerned there will be much
>protest over single-heel loaves.


certain rye breads have always been packaged and sold as a half loaf
with only one heel.