Which option suits you?

For hosts who want to serve straight away

If you want breakfast to be ready without any baking, you could buy a ready-baked pretzel from a bakery or shop. Check in advance that your chosen shop will be open when you need it.

For households that like to shop ahead

You can buy frozen pretzels before Sunday and bake them in time for breakfast. You’ll need room in your freezer and time for them to defrost and bake.

For guests with specific dietary requirements

If allergens or salt content affect your choice, check the information for the specific pretzel you’re buying. Look at the ingredients, allergen information and the basis used for the nutritional values on the packaging or at the counter.

What to look for when buying

First, decide whether you want to buy ready-made pretzels or bake frozen dough at home. Then you can check the timing, preparation instructions and product information that matter to you.

Ready-baked pretzel

Best if: You can shop shortly before breakfast and serve the pretzel without having to bake it yourself.

Things to consider: This option depends on the shop, its opening hours and when you’re able to shop.

Frozen pretzel

Best if: You want to shop in advance and bake the pretzels on Sunday.

Things to consider: You’ll need freezer space, as well as enough time and oven capacity to bake them fully.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Serving without baking Is the pretzel already baked? Can you get to your chosen shop in time? If I want to entertain guests without preparing anything in the oven, the pretzel needs to be ready to serve when I buy it. For around 42 % of consumers, this is the top priority.
Planning the baking Do you have enough freezer space and oven capacity? What defrosting and baking steps are listed on the packaging? For my Sunday breakfast, I want to shop in advance and choose when to bake the pretzels. Around 33 % of consumers prioritise being able to plan ahead.
Ingredients and salt What allergens and possible traces are listed for this variety? Does the salt content per 100 g refer to the dough with or without the separately packed salt? If I’m shopping for guests with specific requirements, I need to know the information for the exact pretzel I’ve chosen. For around 25 % of consumers, checking this is the top priority.

Common planning pitfalls

  • Assuming you can shop on Sunday morning

    A shop isn’t necessarily open on Sunday just because you usually buy baked goods there. The Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Affairs says that shops in Bavaria are generally closed on Sundays and public holidays. Any exceptions won’t necessarily apply to every shop.

    Check the opening hours of your specific bakery or shop before the weekend. If you buy pretzels in advance, remember that frozen products need freezer space.

  • Comparing salt content without checking what it refers to

    According to REWE, the nutritional values for REWE Beste Wahl pretzels refer to unbaked pretzel dough without added salt. This means you can’t directly compare the separately packed pretzel salt with the salt content of a differently prepared product.

    As well as checking the salt content per 100 g, find out what state the product is in when those nutritional values apply, and whether you plan to use the separate salt when baking.

  • Assuming you know the ingredients from the name ‘pretzel’

    Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its classic pretzel. REWE lists wheat and soya as ingredients in its frozen pretzels, along with possible traces of other allergens. Information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for the specific product. If you’re buying loose pretzels, ask at the counter.

  • Treating frozen pretzel dough as ready-made pretzels

    Dough needs time to prepare. EDEKA specifically says its frozen pretzels must not be eaten raw and should be baked all the way through.

    Allow time to defrost and bake them according to the instructions on your pack, and consider how many pretzels will fit in your oven at once.

Brands and ranges to consider

These examples show different ways to buy pretzels and other baked goods. For your breakfast, what matters is the specific product and the conditions at the shop selling it.

Ditsch

An option for ready-baked pretzels if you can shop at a suitable time before breakfast.

  • Ditsch describes its classic pretzel as freshly baked and lists wheat as an allergen, with 2,05 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Check whether your chosen shop will be open on the Sunday you need it.

REWE Beste Wahl

Frozen pretzels to bake at home for a breakfast you’ve planned in advance.

  • REWE describes a 770-g pack containing eight pieces of dough and separate pretzel salt, and provides preparation instructions.
  • According to REWE, the nutritional values refer to unbaked pretzel dough without added salt. Bear this in mind when comparing salt content.

EDEKA Heimatliebe mein Bayern

Frozen pretzels for households that want to bake them at home before breakfast.

  • EDEKA lists a pack size of 618 g, pretzel salt and preparation instructions for an oven or air fryer.
  • EDEKA lists 4,2 g of salt per 100 g and says the dough must be baked all the way through before eating. Check what the salt values refer to when comparing products.

MEINE BACKWELT von ALDI SÜD

A shop-baked pretzel option if you want to buy ready-baked goods.

  • ALDI SÜD stocks a pretzel and says its baked goods are freshly baked several times a day.
  • Check what your local shop has in stock and when it’s open, and ask for allergen information about the pretzel sold there.

Lidl Unser Brot

An in-store bakery range for buying ready-baked goods.

  • Lidl says its baked goods are freshly baked several times a day.
  • If you specifically want pretzels, check what your local shop has in stock and ask for product and allergen information.

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Sunday breakfast FAQs

Can I buy pretzels on Sunday morning?

Don’t assume a shop will be open without checking first. The Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Affairs says that shops in Bavaria are generally closed on Sundays and public holidays, although legal exceptions may apply. Check the opening hours of your specific bakery or shop in good time rather than assuming the same rules apply everywhere.

Do frozen pretzels need to be baked all the way through?

Yes. According to the product instructions, EDEKA’s frozen pretzels must not be eaten raw and should be baked all the way through. Follow the defrosting and baking instructions for the product you’ve bought.

Where can I find allergen information for loose pretzels?

Allergen information must also be available for loose products. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains the rules for labelling relevant allergens. Ask at the counter for information about the specific pretzel rather than relying on what you’d expect from a typical recipe.

How do I compare the salt content of pretzels for baking at home?

Only compare salt content per 100 g alongside the basis it refers to. For REWE Beste Wahl frozen pretzels, the nutritional values are for unbaked pretzel dough without added salt, according to REWE. So also check whether and how you plan to use the separately packed pretzel salt.