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I have shopped at a number of bakery outlets in my time: Hostess, Entenmann’s and Schwebel to name a few. Last week when we were passing by the local Schwebel outlet, hubby decided he would like to stop in.

We found some snack cakes of course, discounted breads, and the best deal, raisin bread for $1.69 – regularly $4.29. Hubby is going to make bread pudding with the raisin bread and the (dry) cinnamon rolls we purchased.

When shopping a bakery outlet, somethings to look for:

• Expiration dates – The outlets really do pull forward soon-to-expire stock, so reach to the back of the rack for the longest dated items.
• Next day expirations – One and two day until expiration items are typically the best deals at a bakery outlet. If you can freeze the product or use them quickly, they can be great buys.
• Individual snack cakes vs Boxed cakes – The boxed cakes are typically less expensive, but individual packets are great for trying new items.
• Oddball Products – Bakery outlets usually sell items other than cakes and breads. Hubby purchased a low sodium bouillon that has been difficult to find locally lately, at the same price as the grocery store. This leads me to .
• Prices – Not all the prices at your local bakery outlet are great. Typically there is a loss leader or two that are fabulous deals, and everything else is an ok deal. Familiarity with local bread and snack prices can enhance your bakery outlet shopping experience.
• Entertainment Books – many times the local entertainment book has a bakery outlet coupon.

In my opinion, the biggest negative to shopping at a bakery outlet:

• Snacks! – Too many snacks in the house isn’t always a good thing!

Shopping at a bakery outlet can be a great way to stretch your dollar. Like any store you can overspend on unnecessary items if you aren’t careful. A list and firm shopping plan can go a long way toward making a bakery outlet a great weekly, bi-weekly or monthly stop.

Do you shop at bakery outlets? What are some tips and hints you have learned for making the bakery outlet a great place to shop?

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