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Made from Scratch

City Bakery owner Michael Bortz has seen more than his share of sunrises. But his early morning routine is just the beginning of a full day of delivering his fresh bread to local eateries. Here, we follow those loaves from bakery to bread basket.

Erin Berman
Erin Berman 5280 October 2011

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals.

This article was originally published in 5280 October 2011.
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