I tried UK's number one in-store bakery – here's how to bag Gold Card for free items all year
ON A ROLL I tried UK's number one in-store bakery – here's how to bag Gold Card for free items all year
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LIDL has been crowned the top supermarket bakery in the UK.
And to celebrate, shoppers can bag free baked treats for a whole year.
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German retailer Lidl has been crowned the UK's best in-store bakery
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The coveted Lidl Bakery Gold Card gives shoppers free treats for a year
The German retailer is gifting 500 lucky winners with a coveted Lidl Bakery Gold Card.
Shoppers are being urged to comment on the chain's TikTok or Instagram post, sharing why they deserve the card.
But you'll have to be quick, as the bakery bonanza competition closes on Monday at 11.59pm.
Meanwhile Scottish Sun man JORDAN TENNANT swapped his reporter's cap for chefs whites to sample a few tasty treats.
WHEN I bagged a lip-smacking Lidl bakery hamper, you bet I was bready to scoff the lot.
My flat is smack bang in the middle of six major supermarkets but the German retailer is always my go-to.
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Scottish Sun reporter Jordan Tennant samples baked goods from Lidl
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The stunning bakery boasts breads, cakes, savoury items and pastries
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For one reason....the incredible in-store bakery.
Situated at the front door, punters are welcomed into the store by the mouthwatering smell of freshly baked bread.
And the selection is endless with products, such as bread rolls and doughnuts, starting at just 29p.
When I visit a restaurant, I always pick a starter over dessert, so I kicked off with a few savoury options.
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I'm pizza-daft and Lidl's offering is the perfect on-the-go snack with varieties including margarita, vegetable and feta.
Cold pizza always tastes better but three minutes in the air fryer will give this Italian treat an extra edge.
Meanwhile, make sure you pick up one of the freshly-baked sourdough loaves.
And the best part is, there is a selection of tasty toppings in the next aisle.
I opted for some European meats and cheeses and also tried some of Lidl's pate and sandwich fillers for the perfect lunchtime treat.
For something sweet, a maple and pecan pastry with a coffee is the perfect accompaniment.
I previously mentioned I'd pick starter over dessert but the truth is I'd rather have both.
My sweet tooth is enough to give most dentists nightmares.
And this bakery is the place to go, with caramel cake, brownies and doughnuts all filling the shelves.
I didn't even scratch the surface with the huge selection of in-store baked items on offer.
Get involved in the Lidl Bakery Gold Card for your chance to sample the full range.
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