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I heard a Master London Baker being interviewed a couple of weeks ago and he said that if you buy a dozen bread rolls from a bakery you should, by rights, get 13. He explained why it came into being, to do with weights a long time ago and the 'extra one' was to ensure you got the right amount.
Has anyone asked for a dozen and got 13? I never buy that much bread in one go!!

LuBlu Thurs 18/10/07 23:00

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sammy snake
Fri 19/10/07
00:14

Apparently the saying 'Bakers dozen' came about in the 13th century - see here.

Although I have heard the phrase many times, I can't say that I've ever got an extra one if I've asked for a dozen of anything!!!

heathfield
Fri 19/10/07
08:56

It used to be quite common amongst local bakers round my way, but the only time I've seen this more recently has been the occasional promotion in supermarkets offering a 'Baker's Dozen' on pre-packaged rolls.

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