It’s amazing how strong memories are. They stay with you. We live in the south & I’ve never heard of that bread. Now I’m going to scope it out!
I have found it in Tennessee and N. Carolina so far. I have about a third of a loaf in my freezer right now. I use it for special occasions. Last time, I made grilled ham and cheese on it. That was just a few weeks ago, when it was still fresh.
Before I had this last batch, I pulled out my last 4 pieces of the previous loaf, which had been carefully wrapped and was almost year in the freezer. Still so good!! Not kidding. If I am anywhere near where Merita is sold, I will find it! There’s just something special about it.