Washing Hands for Less than a Kezayit
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Question
If one eats less than a kezayit of bread, is it necessary to wash hands?
Answer
Yes, one should wash hands without a blessing on the washing and only recite the blessing of 'Hamotzi'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 158, Mishnah Berurah, Se'if Katan 10
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