Video Description:
Some people eat them first, others save them for last, and plenty simply leave them behind. But have you ever wondered why they're there in the first place?
In this episode of History of Simple Things, we uncover the surprising purpose of bread heels, how they naturally form during baking, why bakeries leave them attached, and how they actually help keep the rest of the loaf fresh.
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I haven't launched this yet, but I bet it's to keep the freshness in. Plus, what the heck would the baker do with them . . . now let's see if I am right.
I knew it. Of course we find a use for the heels. Ta da . . . I absolutely love fresh baked bread.