Shopping for breakfast for several people
If you’re planning to serve several plain pretzels, consider the product type, number of pretzels and weight per pretzel together. Snack pretzels serve a different purpose from fresh breakfast pretzels.
Which shopping option suits you
Shopping for fresh pretzels on Sunday
If you’d rather not bake your own, look for a bakery that’s open. Ditsch describes its pretzel as freshly baked, but you’ll need to check that your chosen shop is open on Sunday and has pretzels in stock before setting off.
Planning breakfast in advance
If you shop before the weekend, you can bake frozen pretzels at home. For its EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel, EDEKA recommends thawing for about 10 minutes, followed by around 15–16 minutes in a preheated oven.
What to look for when choosing
First, decide whether you want the pretzels ready to eat on Sunday or whether you can bake them at home. Then you can plan the quantity, where to buy them and how long they’ll take to prepare to suit your breakfast.
| What matters | What to check when shopping | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| The right quantity and product type | Compare the number and weight of pretzels only within the same type of baked good; consider snack foods separately. | If you need several breakfast pretzels, you won’t want to mistake a bag of salted snack pretzels for the quantity you had in mind. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Fresh pretzels with no baking required | Check the opening hours and pretzel selection at the specific shop for Sunday. | If you want to serve pretzels on Sunday morning without preparing them at home, having a shop nearby is essential. Around 33% of consumers put this first. |
| Baking from your freezer stock | Allow for freezer space, an oven and preparation time, using the instructions on the pack. | If you want to shop before the weekend, you can allow time for thawing and baking rather than relying on being able to shop on Sunday. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common planning mistakes
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Planning to serve salted snack pretzels as breakfast pretzels
Salted pretzels from the snack aisle are dry snacks, not a like-for-like alternative to fresh or bake-at-home pretzels.
Decide which type of pretzel you’d like to serve for breakfast before you shop.
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Assuming a shop will be open on Sunday
A chain’s store network doesn’t tell you whether your chosen shop will be open at breakfast time or have pretzels available.
Check the opening hours for the specific shop on the Sunday you’re visiting, or buy bake-at-home pretzels in advance.
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Overlooking allergen information
Ditsch lists wheat as an ingredient in its classic pretzel. EDEKA’s bake-at-home pretzel contains wheat and gluten, and may contain traces of milk and sesame.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the label on the specific pack or ask for allergen information for unpackaged products at the counter.
Brands and places to shop
ALDI SÜD MEINE BACKWELT
In-store bakery counter with individual pretzels and other baked goods.
- ALDI SÜD says the baked goods in this range are freshly baked several times a day.
- For Sunday breakfast, the opening hours and selection at your specific shop are what matter.
Ditsch
Bakery chain selling freshly baked pretzels.
- The classic pretzel is ready to eat, with no need to bake it at home.
- Check whether your chosen shop is open on Sunday. Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its classic pretzel.
EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG
Frozen pretzels to bake at home.
- The pretzel described by EDEKA weighs 90 g, and you can plan when to bake it before your Sunday shop.
- EDEKA notes that the product may not be available in all stores. You’ll need freezer space and an oven to prepare it.
REWE
Selection varies by location, with ingredient and nutritional information on product pages.
- The product page described provides information about a Ditsch pretzel product.
- The product listed there is a pretzel roll, not a classic pretzel. Check the selection at your local store.
Lidl Unser Brot
In-store bakery range of bread and baked goods.
- Lidl says the baked goods in this range are freshly baked several times a day.
- For pretzels for Sunday breakfast, check the selection and opening hours at your specific shop.
Products at Joybuy
Suitable products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
Are salted snack pretzels an alternative to pretzels for breakfast?
Not as a like-for-like breakfast pretzel: salted snack pretzels are dry snacks, while fresh and frozen bake-at-home pretzels are different types of baked goods. Decide which type you want before comparing quantities or packs.
Can I buy bake-at-home pretzels before Sunday?
Yes, as long as you can store the frozen product as directed on the pack and prepare it on Sunday. For its EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel, EDEKA recommends thawing for about 10 minutes, followed by around 15–16 minutes in a preheated oven.
Where can I check allergen information for pretzels?
Check the label on the specific pack or ask for allergen information for unpackaged products at the counter. Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its classic pretzel. The EDEKA bake-at-home pretzel described may also contain traces of milk and sesame.