Fans of toasted open sandwiches
If you’re planning pizza toast or a platter of hot snacks, you’ll need a bread base that works with the toppings. EDEKA advises against using very runny toppings for pizza toast, as they can make the bread soggy.
Who should think carefully about their choice?
Hosts serving burgers and sandwiches
For burgers and generously filled sandwiches, the shape matters too: EDEKA stocks pre-sliced brioche burger buns, while Golden Toast has a dedicated sandwich bread range.
Households choosing gluten-free bread
If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free rather than treating spelt or wholemeal bread as a substitute. Schär describes Meisterbäckers Classic as gluten-free sliced bread.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide whether you need toast slices, large sandwich slices or buns for the dish you’re planning. Then check the ingredients, allergen information and quantity on the specific pack.
| Consideration | What to check | Who it matters most to |
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| Bread shape | Choose toast slices for toasted snacks, larger slices for multi-layered sandwiches, or buns sized to suit the dish you’re planning. | For a burger, I need a different bread base from the one I’d use for pizza toast, so I can assemble the toppings properly. Around 33 % of consumers put bread shape first when making this choice. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the ingredients in buttered toast and brioche, and decide whether their flavour will work with your savoury or sweet toppings. | If the bread is going to add to the flavour of my sandwich, I want to know in advance whether I’ll enjoy a buttery or slightly sweeter option. This is the main consideration for around 25 % of consumers. |
| Gluten and allergens | If needed, check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the pack; don’t assume spelt is gluten-free. | I need to choose bread for guests with specific dietary requirements, so I can’t rely on the type of bread alone. Choosing suitable ingredients is the top priority for around 25 % of consumers. |
| Quantity and preparation | Check the pack size, best-before date and heating instructions against the number of guests and your plans for the evening. | If I’m preparing several dishes, I want to have the right number of portions ready in good time and avoid leftovers. Around 17 % of consumers are mainly concerned with this practical side of things. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming spelt or wholemeal bread is gluten-free
According to the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, spelt is a gluten-containing grain. The type of grain alone therefore cannot replace a gluten-free label.
If you need to avoid gluten, check the label and allergen information for the specific bread.
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Planning to serve brioche buns without checking the ingredients
The brioche burger buns described by EDEKA contain, among other things, wheat, egg and butter. They’re therefore not automatically suitable for everyone.
Before you shop, find out which ingredients need to be avoided and check the current packaging of every product you’re planning to serve.
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Adding very wet toppings to toast
Runny toppings can make pizza toast soggy, as EDEKA points out in its recipe.
Use sauce sparingly and drain wet ingredients if you want to avoid soggy toast when serving.
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Buying more bread than you need for the evening
If you buy several types of bread, you may be left with slices or buns after the meal.
Choose pack sizes to match the portions you’re planning. According to the consumer advice centre, leftover bread can be frozen if needed and defrosted a portion at a time.
Brands to consider
Golden Toast
The brand offers different types of products, including toast, sandwich bread and burger buns. For Fakeaway Night, it’s worth looking at the product shape rather than choosing by brand name alone.
- Golden Toast describes its Buttertoast as delicately buttery; the brand also has a separate sandwich range.
- Dinkel Sandwich is not a gluten-free alternative: spelt is a gluten-containing grain.
Schär
The brand offers gluten-free sliced bread, as well as rolls and ciabatta. The key is still to choose a shape that suits the dish you’re planning.
- Schär labels Meisterbäckers Classic as gluten-free sliced bread.
- Check the details of other ingredients and allergens for the specific Schär product you choose.
REWE Beste Wahl
The REWE range includes a variety of bread shapes, including buttered toast, rye and wheat toast, and wheat toast rolls.
- REWE says its buttered toast contains 3,5 % butterfat; its ingredients set it apart from the other options mentioned.
- Check the range at your local shop before planning your menu around a particular type of bread.
EDEKA Herzstücke
This product range includes burger buns as an alternative to toast slices if you’re planning burgers for Fakeaway Night.
- According to EDEKA, the brioche burger buns are pre-sliced and can be warmed briefly before adding the toppings.
- The recipe described contains, among other things, wheat, egg and butter. EDEKA also notes that products may not be available in every shop.
Grafschafter
The toast range listed by Lidl is an option for shoppers looking for classic toast rather than a specialist burger or sandwich format.
- Lidl lists Grafschafter Butter Toast and Vollkorn Toast as two different options.
- You can only tell which option suits your toppings and dietary requirements by checking the specific pack.
Joybuy products for Fakeaway Night
This selection includes toast for sandwiches, a roll labelled gluten-free and a bread assortment for the snack part of the evening. Choose according to the dish you’re planning; the product shape alone doesn’t tell you how well a bread will hold heavy or wet fillings.
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Thinmax Golden Danish Toast, 85 g × 2
An option for sandwiches if a slightly sweet toast works with your fillings. The product name indicates two units of 85 g each. For generously filled or wet sandwiches, check the slice size and ingredients on the pack.
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Thinmax Hokkaido Toast Bread, 85 g
A toast option for sandwiches, with a pack size of 85 g. If you’re planning to toast it with toppings or pile on plenty of fillings, check that the slice size and preparation instructions suit your dish.
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Schär Kaisersemmel, gluten-free, 350 g
A roll labelled gluten-free, for when you’re planning filled rolls rather than toast slices. You’ll need to allow time to heat this option in the oven before serving. Also check the allergen and preparation information on the pack.
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New Maccan Bread Combo
Worth considering for a snack spread with a selection of breads. If you’re planning to make savoury sandwiches, check the shape and ingredients of each type included rather than assuming the whole selection will suit every filling.
Frequently asked questions
Is spelt toast gluten-free?
No. Spelt is a gluten-containing grain. The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety specifically lists spelt among gluten-containing grains. If you need to avoid gluten, check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free.
Which ingredients should I check in brioche buns?
Pay particular attention to the ingredients and allergen information if your guests need to avoid wheat, egg or milk. The brioche burger buns described by EDEKA contain wheat, egg and butter. For your shop, always check the current packaging of the product you’ve chosen.
Can I buy the bread before Fakeaway Night?
Yes, as long as the best-before date and storage instructions are suitable for the evening you have planned. According to the consumer advice centre, leftover bread can be frozen if needed and defrosted a portion at a time.
Are EDEKA brioche buns available in every shop?
You can’t assume they’ll be available in every shop. EDEKA notes on its product pages that some products may not be available everywhere. Check with your chosen shop before making the buns a firm part of your menu.