God, do I remember this bread! Local bakery used to make it all the time; a dozen loaves a day that were usually gone by 10:00. Both my grandmothers, however, made their own twice a week and we all looked forward to the toast! Funny, but I don't remember the smell as being particularly bad, just different. As you say, it really isn't that complicated, just time consuming. I'm looking forward to my first attempt; I wish Dad was here to help me with it.

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