That seems to have been fixed

Huh?

I'm also curious on this answer

Yes, it has the same meaning.

Yes, just like in English, you can ask a question different ways: "Can you give me some bread?" or "You can give me some bread?" The difference would be the context and what you are trying to emphasize.

Est-ce que is generally used as way to avoid inversions while asking questions, and is slightly more informal. Yes, it can be dropped here if needed.

I think it's because the action that is being performed on "me" is "donner" and not "peux."

While the reason below is true, it is proper grammar to put the pronoun (whether it is direct or indirect) in front of the infinitive. ex. I would like to see you. : J'aimerais TE voir. It becomes more complex, but if you are interested, visit: http://french.about.com/library/weekly/aa032301.htm

my question (and answer) too ...

je peux, tu peux, il/elle/on peut.. In this case the 2nd person singular form follows the 1st person singular form, I hope that helps!

"Est-ce que" means "Is it that" so the literal translation of the sentence is "Is it that you can give me some bread". I'm pretty sure it's just an option to include that part so you don't have to.

It is proper grammar to put the pronoun (whether it is direct or indirect) in front of the infinitive. ex. I would like to see you. : J'aimerais TE voir. It becomes more complex, but if you are interested, visit: http://french.about.com/library/weekly/aa032301.htm