All done - when I have a long loaf, I cut it crossway in the middle, put a lifter underneath each end and place on the platter. Then I scoot the two ends together, and have the long loaf again.

You will have a lot of drippings, and grease left in the roasting pan. Pour off most of the grease, scrape all the drippings loose, add some water, a heaping tablespoon of cornstarch, a little salt, bring to a boil on top of the stove, and you will have the gravy.......