It's no secret that Walmart is king, but there's more to the superstore than the thousands
of products you'll find among the aisles. You can also get great, fresh products at
great prices from the Walmart bakery. Here are some secrets of the Walmart bakery you'll
wish you knew sooner.
Everyone knows that the Walmart bakery has a huge selection of baked goods. You can find
just about any bread your heart desires, not to mention buns, bagels, tortillas, muffins,
donuts, and more. And that's all before getting into dessert. The bakery offers a full slate
of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts, and more to satisfy your sweet tooth.
What you may not know is that there are always new treats to find at the Walmart bakery.
Walmart says it added about 60 new bakery items just in 2015 and that it continues to
innovate. The company is constantly coming up with and testing out new products; from
a new line of fruit cobblers introduced in 2016 to pumpkin spice and vanilla latte muffins
that hit the shelves in 2018. Recently, the bakery rolled out a line of dessert squares,
with indulgent flavors like Peanut Butter Brownie and Raspberry Oat. So keep your eyes
peeled next time you're strolling the aisles. You never know what yummy surprise you might
find.
The bakery at Walmart may have a wide-ranging selection of treats to choose from, but it's
not sacrificing quality for quantity. The company works hard to make sure that it produces
only the best baked goods and desserts. That starts with intense taste-testing for consistent
quality control. Walmart says its bakery products "go through several taste panels to ensure
quality" before they ever hit the shelves.
When it comes to quality baked goods, freshness is a major key. And Walmart is all over that
too, estimating that more than half of the bakery items it offers are prepared right
in the store.
Furthermore, the company says it has taken a number of steps to up its bakery game, including
hiring bakery technicians to train associates and oversee the operations in each store.
They’re also updating processes to make each bakery run smoother. That way they can
pump out even more fresh-baked goods for customers every day.
Walmart's bakery is full of tasty, ready-made creations, but you can also get creative and
have a dessert made just for you. No matter the occasion, you can't go wrong with Walmart's
fully customizable options for sheet cakes, round cakes, or even cupcakes. While there
aren't many flavors to choose from, currently they only have white, yellow, chocolate, or
marble, there are dozens of frosting color and design choices. There is even the option
to add a message and notes for the cake decorator.
In 2019, Walmart made it even easier to custom-order the cake of your dreams with the rollout of
its online cake ordering system. Rather than having to go to a physical store to order
a cake, customers can now go directly to Walmart's website to design, personalize, and schedule
a cake or cupcake order and then pick it up at their local store.
Among the multitude of fresh-baked items to choose from at Walmart, the bakery's French
bread has emerged as a fan favorite. You can get your hands on a loaf of this house-baked
bread for just $1.00 at your local Walmart, which makes for at least eight servings. Shoppers
say the bakery French bread tastes amazing, has a good crust, and is ideal for ripping
apart. There are also Sesame, Garlic Herb, and Everything French bread varieties available,
all for a buck each.
You can enjoy this soft and delicious bread in a variety of ways.
Many say it's perfect for making sandwiches. Walmart suggests using it….
"...as a base for flatbread and pizza or simply toast and spread with your favorite jelly
or jam" or even using it "to make garlic bread and serve with chicken Alfredo and a side
salad."
So many tasty possibilities, all for only a buck.
Around 2015, Walmart partnered up with singer, actress, and businesswoman Patti LaBelle to
create a custom line of bakery items, including Southern favorites like banana pudding, peach
cobbler, and pecan pie. The results were better than expected, mostly thanks to one item in
particular, the sweet potato pie. Walmart says this "exclusive recipe combines a tender,
flaky crust and creamy filling made with sweet potatoes, butter and spice." And the best
part is that the whole pie will set you back less than $4.
The Patti LaBelle sweet potato pie has become one of the most in demand items at the bakery.
This is partially thanks to a viral YouTube video that came out in 2015. Walmart reportedly
says that when the video debuted, the company was selling one pie every second for three
days. That's nearly $1 million in pie sales in just 72 hours.
"Girl! That's three dollars forty eight cents!"
We all remember the infamous cronut trend circa 2013. The donut-croissant concoction
became an icon of millennial culture and has set off a frenzy of mashup innovations since
then. One such trendy treat comes straight from the Walmart bakery, and it's known as
the Crotilla . This hybrid flatbread is a cross between a flaky croissant and a tortilla,
and they're baked fresh in stores every day.
Walmart says its Crotillas were created with millennials in mind. They’re convenient,
portable and perfect for eating on the go during a busy day. And the possibilities for
what you can do with them are endless. Walmart suggests Crotillas "can be used for everything
from breakfast sandwiches to Indian food." Or perhaps try using a Crotilla to make a
personal pizza or even turn one into dessert with some sweet toppings. This is a snack
that practically begs you to get creative.
Whether you're looking to brighten up the holiday season or just looking for a sweet,
comforting treat, you can't beat Walmart's full lineup of sweet, decadent, or fruity
pies. You really can't go wrong no matter which one you choose, but the company's seasonal
pumpkin pie in particular is sure to knock your socks off.
This classic treat from Walmart combines a flaky crust and "the sweet taste of pumpkin
with the spicy warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg," all for just $3.98 for a family-sized pie.
It also happens to be award-winning. Walmart says that its pumpkin pie has previously won
the blue ribbon at the American Pie Council's National Pie Championships, meaning that it
was chosen as number one among all the other grocery store brands. Just add a dollop of
whipped cream, and we're sold. Pies loaded with fruit
Another dessert favorite for many is a good old-fashioned apple pie. And Walmart claims
that it does this American classic better than the rest. The bakery offers up fresh-baked
apple pie loaded up with tons of apples, plus a dash of cinnamon, inside a flaky, buttery
crust. In fact, the company says that its family-size apple pie, made with fresh orchard
apples, "contains over 70% fruit, which is 40% more than the average."
Walmart calls it "two and a half pounds of pure awesomeness," and many customers agree.
According to some shoppers, the Walmart bakery apple pie is surprisingly impressive. And
in true Walmart style, the apple pie comes at the low price of $5.94. All you have to
do is warm it up and pile on some vanilla ice cream.
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