Brunch hosts with an oven
If you want to bake several portions shortly before serving, compare the number of pieces in a frozen pack with your guest list. REWE and ALDI SÜD offer examples with eight and ten dough pieces respectively.
Which pretzels suit whom
Households of several people keeping an eye on quantity
Think about how many pretzels you’ll actually need and whether any remaining dough pieces can be stored as directed on the pack. The weight and number of pieces make it easier to compare packs of different sizes.
Anyone planning small snacks to take along
If you’re after bite-sized snacks rather than large pretzels, mini pretzels or ready-to-eat salted pretzels may suit your serving plan better. ALDI SÜD offers a mini mix, while EDEKA24 sells a long-life savoury biscuit.
What to look for when buying
For a Mother’s Day brunch, first decide on the portion size and how many you’ll need. Then check that baking and storage fit your plans. Ingredients and allergen information should also help you choose the right pack.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the number of pieces and pack weight with the portions you need. | If I’m catering for several guests, I want to have enough pretzels without ending up with lots of leftover dough pieces. Getting the quantity right is a priority for about 33% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Choose between large pretzels and mini pretzels based on how you plan to serve them. | If there are several dishes on the buffet, I’d rather offer bite-sized snacks than plan a large pretzel for everyone. Around 27% of consumers put portion size first. |
| Preparation and storage | For frozen products, check the baking instructions and freezer space; for long-life biscuits, check the storage instructions. | If there’s no time to use the oven before serving, I need something that’s ready to eat without baking. Keeping things simple is the top priority for about 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen and may-contain information, and nutritional details for the specific pack. | If I need to consider particular ingredients for my guests, I don’t want to assume that one type of pretzel has the same ingredients as another. Checking ingredients is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
Common selection mistakes
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Buying a bulk pack of frozen pretzels without planning ahead
Freshly baked pretzels need some preparation. For REWE Beste Wahl pretzels, REWE recommends thawing for around ten minutes, followed by baking for around 15–16 minutes. The dough pieces need to be kept frozen.
Before shopping, check that you have freezer space, an oven and enough time. If you can’t bake them, ready-to-eat options may be a better choice.
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Assuming all pretzels have the same ingredients
Recipes vary: REWE lists wheat and soya in its frozen pretzels, while Ditsch lists wheat and milk in its Tomato Cheese snack pretzel. Salt sachets and may-contain information also vary by product.
Check the ingredients, allergens and may-contain information on the pack you’ve chosen, rather than relying on details for a different variety.
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Relying on a promotional product being available
ALDI SÜD labels the GOLDÄHREN Mini Pretzel Mix as a special-buy product with limited availability. If you’re planning a buffet around bite-sized snacks, a last-minute change could affect your portions.
For a special occasion, check availability before you shop and plan an alternative portion size for the buffet.
Brands to help you choose
REWE Beste Wahl
REWE sells a 770 g pack containing eight frozen pretzel dough pieces to bake at home, with a separate sachet of pretzel salt.
- The number of pieces, ingredients, nutritional information, and baking and storage instructions are provided for this product.
- You’ll need freezer space and time to bake them before serving.
GOLDÄHREN (ALDI SÜD)
ALDI SÜD sells GOLDÄHREN frozen pretzels in a 868 g pack of ten, as well as a 518 g mix of mini pretzel rolls and mini pretzel sticks.
- The ten pretzels are easy to count when planning portions, and ALDI SÜD labels this product as vegan.
- The mini mix is labelled as a special-buy product. ALDI SÜD also notes that nutritional information may vary between products from different suppliers.
Gut & Günstig (EDEKA)
EDEKA24 sells 250 g of salted pretzels as a long-life baked snack that can be served without baking.
- Store this product in a dry place, away from heat.
- These aren’t large frozen pretzels for baking. EDEKA24 lists wheat and possible traces of sesame and milk; the salt content is 4.5 g per 100 g.
Ditsch
Ditsch sells a 160 g par-baked pretzel dough piece with a sachet of salt, as well as ready-to-eat snack pretzels.
- Ditsch provides baking instructions for the 160 g dough piece.
- According to Ditsch, its ready-to-eat Tomato Cheese snack pretzel contains wheat and milk. It’s a different product from the dough piece.
HUOBER
EDEKA24 sells HUOBER organic princess pretzels in a 125 g pack, making them a smaller snack option.
- This product comes with an ingredients list and the organic inspection body code DE-ÖKO-001.
- A 125 g pack serves a different purpose from a large frozen pack for several brunch guests.
Pretzel products at Joybuy
Suitable products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
When is a large pack of pretzels right for a Mother’s Day brunch?
A large pack is a good fit if the number and size of the pretzels suit your guest list, and you can store any leftover dough pieces as directed on the pack. ALDI SÜD lists ten GOLDÄHREN pretzels in an 868 g pack. For a buffet with lots of smaller dishes, a smaller portion size may be more practical.
How long do frozen pretzels take to bake?
For REWE Beste Wahl pretzels, REWE recommends thawing for around ten minutes after preheating, followed by baking for around 15–16 minutes. The recommended temperature is 220–240 °C for conventional top and bottom heat, or 200 °C for a fan oven. Actual baking times may vary depending on your oven.
Do I have to use the sachet of pretzel salt?
The salt is supplied separately in the REWE Beste Wahl 770 g pack, and REWE says you can use it as you like. Don’t confuse whether or how much salt you add with the salt content listed in the product’s nutritional information.
Which allergens should I check in pretzel products?
Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. REWE lists wheat and soya, as well as other possible traces, in its frozen pretzels. The Ditsch Tomato Cheese snack pretzel lists wheat and milk. The labelling for one variety doesn’t necessarily apply to other pretzels.