That's progress, as the White House spokesman said, making the traditional half-a-loaf argument.

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At Acme Bread Company, pick up a sourdough loaf that is said to have launched an artisanal bread-making revolution in the 1980s.

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The one-day class covers the general principles of bread making and teaches a variety of techniques to help you create the perfect loaf.

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