For generously topped canapés at a christening, bread specifically described as having thick slices is a good place to start: Ölz describes RIESEN Toast as extra-large and thick, while Harry says Sammy’s Super Sandwich has extra-large slices, but doesn’t specifically describe them as thick. If you’re planning a range of sandwiches or catering for guests with specific dietary requirements, also check the pack size, ingredients and allergen information for the particular variety.
If you’re planning open toasts or sandwiches with several fillings, check the stated slice size and thickness. Ölz specifies both for RIESEN Toast, while Harry describes Sammy’s Super Sandwich as extra-large.
When choosing bread for a range of sandwiches and finger food, the number of portions you’re planning and the pack size can help you decide. Harry and Golden Toast both offer the sandwich breads mentioned here in 375-g and 750-g packs.
If some guests need to avoid particular ingredients, read the label for every type of bread you plan to serve. Even an alternative labelled gluten-free should be checked for other ingredients and possible traces.
First decide whether you want to serve open, generously topped canapés or classic sandwiches. Then work out how much you’ll need and check the ingredients against your guest list.
| Criteria | What to check when shopping | Who should pay particular attention |
|---|---|---|
| Slice size and thickness | Check whether the slices are specifically described as thick or simply as extra-large, and make sure the size suits the canapés you’re planning. | If I’m serving open toasts or generously topped sandwiches, I want a bread base that suits the toppings. This is the top priority for around 36 % of consumers. |
| Quantity and freshness | Match the pack size to the number of canapés you’re making, and check the storage instructions to keep the bread fresh until the celebration. | For a buffet with several dishes, I don’t want to open more bread than I need. Around 29 % of consumers prioritise having the right quantity and keeping bread fresh. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, and check any required alternative separately. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I need to be able to choose the right type of bread for their portions. This is the main consideration for around 21 % of consumers. |
| Availability of the right variety locally | Check whether the variety and pack size you need are available at your chosen shop. | If I need several packs for the celebration, I want to be sure I can actually buy the variety I’ve planned to use. Around 14 % of consumers put availability first. |
These descriptions refer to different things: Ölz says RIESEN Toast has thick slices, Harry describes Sammy’s Super Sandwich as having extra-large slices, and Golden Toast describes American Sandwich as having a soft texture.
If slice thickness matters for your canapés, look for a specific statement on the current pack.
Schär describes Meisterbäckers Classic as gluten- and wheat-free, but according to the product information available, it still contains soya protein and may contain lupin and mustard.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, and prepare any alternatives you need with separate, clean utensils.
Opened packs can lose their freshness before serving. The Verbraucherzentrale recommends storing bread at room temperature, somewhere dry and out of direct light.
Plan the quantity based on the canapés you intend to make, and try to open packs shortly before preparing them. If needed, freeze any surplus bread in good time.
Opening packs too early or buying too much can leave you with bread that could have been avoided.
Ölz describes RIESEN Toast as a wheat bread with extra-large, thick slices.
Harry offers Sammy’s Super Sandwich, with extra-large slices, in 375-g and 750-g packs.
Golden Toast describes American Sandwich as a soft sandwich bread, available in 375-g and 750-g packs.
Lidl lists Grafschafter American Style Sandwich Weizen as a sandwich bread from its own-brand range.
Schär describes Meisterbäckers Classic as a sliced bread that is gluten-free, wheat-free and lactose-free, suitable for sweet and savoury toppings.
No, the size should suit the portion you’re planning. For open or generously topped snacks, you can look specifically for thick slices. For rolled canapés, however, EDEKA has a recipe that starts by rolling slices of toast flat.
The Verbraucherzentrale recommends storing bread at room temperature, somewhere dry and out of direct light, such as in a bread bin. You can freeze any surplus bread if needed. In very warm, humid weather, the Verbraucherzentrale makes an exception to its usual advice against refrigerating white bread.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of every type of bread. The Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit explains how substances that can trigger allergies or intolerances are labelled in the ingredients list. Using separate, clean utensils during preparation also helps prevent accidental contact with other ingredients.
No. The Verbraucherzentrale advises throwing away the whole loaf of mouldy bread, as mould may have spread beyond the visible patch.
Prepare the canapés using clean work surfaces and utensils. The Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung highlights these hygiene steps when handling food. For portions with specific ingredient requirements, keep the bread and toppings you use separate too.