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Thanksgiving Fun Facts From Bakers Square

Just in time for Thanksgiving, a few fun facts behind all the pie from Bakers Square on the festive holiday!

•  Bakers Square has been serving “The Best Pie in America” for more than 40 years

•  Bakers Square pies are all made with the freshest fruit and ingredients

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Bakers Square pies at Thanksgiving have become a tradition for many families in the Midwest

•  Some people drive up to 50 miles to purchase a pie

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•  To make the pies Bakers Square sold during the 2012 Thanksgiving & Holiday season the bakery used:

o      244,000 pounds of pastry dough

o      12,000 gallons of whipped cream

o      54,000 pounds of refined white sugar

o      32,000 pounds of brown sugar

o      25,600 pounds of apples

o      22,400 pounds of cherries

•  Early ordering is encouraged. Due to the high volume of orders during the week of Thanksgiving, Bakers Square encourages individuals to place orders by Wednesday, November 20

•  To order a Bakers Square pie, visit www.bakersquare.com – you can order online or find a Bakers Square location near you.

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