Plain, a.k.a. unseeded rye never gets the love it deserves. People associate rye bread with the assertive anise-like flavor of caraway seeds, and while that flavor is classic New York, it can turn some people off from the joys of rye bread. Well, we are going to change all that. Give some love to plain rye. Rockland Bakery's Rye is absolutely fantastic. You will really taste the nuance in this bread. Plain, untoasted rye is THE bread to hug that 3/4 of a pound of Shelsky's pastrami with spicy brown mustard. There are approximately 12 slices per half loaf.