2006-11-10 17:47:51 · 21 answers · asked by jigenlo 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
A baker's dozen consists of thirteen of anything you usually buy in a bakery. A long time ago, bakers used to add an extra item to their dozens to ensure satisfaction in case one item didn't taste good enough or was a little stale.
2006-11-10 18:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by gloopy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bakers dozen is 13 instead of 12. It originated from the 13th century where if a baker shortchanged a customer buy selling a dozen rolls that were considered too small the punishment could be severe, such as loosing a hand to an axe. So bakers gave 13 rolls/buns etc for the price of 12 as a safeguard.
2006-11-10 17:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bakers dozen is one more than a dozen. A dozen is 12 so a bakers dozen is 13.
2006-11-10 17:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by dave delightfull 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-11 05:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by collegegyrl06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 19:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by silentdreamin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 18:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by space case 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 17:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Matthew W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 17:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by tmac_1700 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Bakers dozen gives you one additional item. 13 instead of 12.
I use it as a test. If a bakery it too cheap to give me a bakers dozen, I'll give my business to one that does.
Its the principal of the thing!
The chains like D Donuts and Krispy Creme are not allowed to provide a bakers dozen.
I live in Florida and there are hardly any bakeries around. Its weird. I am from Chicago and I miss all those tasty Danishes and Chocolate cake donuts. And I miss the Baker's Dozen!
2006-11-10 17:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by TG Special 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 17:51:07 · answer #10 · answered by MaryJaneD 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋