Why is 13 a "Baker's Dozen?"?

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2007-09-19 20:17:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

I believe that it is because the baker used to throw in an extra roll to thank you for your business whenever you ordered 12.

2007-09-19 20:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Theresa 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋

12 for the diners, and 1 left over for the baker to eat makes a baker's dozen.

2007-09-20 03:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Waldo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋

To avoid being fined for giving short weight when buns were sold by weight, bakers put in an extra bun when selling a dozen.

2007-09-20 03:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

...the "baker" would keep one for himself.

2007-09-20 03:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋