Plain Loaf

Plain loaf is a traditional bread hailing from Scotland. The bread has a typical dark and hard crust on the top and bottom. On the sides, there is no crust as the bread is baked in batches, and it's later separated, hence the other name for the bread – batch loaf. This type of bread is taller than other traditional bread slices. The crust ends are thicker, and they're called the heels or the ootsiders. In the past, plain loaf was more widely available in stores, but nowadays it has been replaced by the more common pan loaf.