We called it French bread.
And "bread butt" just sounds funnier than "bread heel." A good bread butt cut off the end can hold about a pint of honey or butter without it soaking through, and they're great for scooping gravy.
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And "bread butt" just sounds funnier than "bread heel." A good bread butt cut off the end can hold about a pint of honey or butter without it soaking through, and they're great for scooping gravy.