This week, a new Netflix documentary on Greggs has piqued viewers’ interest as they fantasise about the famed sausage rolls.
The bakery firm, which began in Newcastle in 1951, has been filling the tummies of countless consumers for more than 70 years.
The 45-minute Greggs: What’s Really in It? programme, which initially aired on Channel 5, has now teased viewers who tune in that they may learn about the bakery’s “inner workings.”
It was released on the streaming platform last week and has rapidly become one of the most popular shows, hosted by former MasterChef and I’m A Celebrity…I Need to Get Out of Here! Grace Dent is the star of the film.
One surprise about the firm and its selection of delicacies is that manufacturing workers are kept in the dark about what components are in the distinctive seasoning for sausage rolls, or why the chicken bake is so creamy.
However, viewers are told that a mixing process known as high-shearing aids in the creation of the chicken bake’s sauce blend and that the chicken bake’s white sauce is souffled.
Meanwhile, viewers learn that each banger has exactly 96 flaky layers, and that each bake has a distinctive stamp on the top so personnel can determine what’s inside before putting it on the counter.
While the crust of a steak bake has diagonal slashes, the crust of a chicken bake has wavy lines.
Meanwhile, one of the chain’s managers advised customers that if they can’spot the injection site’ on a donut, that’s the side they should bite into because ‘the filling will seep out’.
Plenty of people expressed their surprise at seeing a documentary dedicated to Greggs on the streaming platform, but it clearly didn’t stop them from investigating further.
‘Rather amused to see there’s a Greggs documentary on Netflix,’ Andy Haigh posted on X, formerly Twitter.
‘You know you;ve got a hangover when you’re watching the Greggs documentary on Netflix,’ user Leon wrote.
Many people were left with rumbling stomachs after watching too.
‘I’ve just finished the Greggs documentary on Netflix and now can’t stop thinking about pastry bakes!’ one viewer shared.
‘Idk the point of this Greggs Netflix doc. But as I say that I want a Greggs sausage roll rn,’ someone else admitted.
Meanwhile Ryan Love pointed out what many must have been thinking.
‘Netflix is such a funny platform. They can spend a fortune on content, but then you get Grace Dent’s Channel 5 show about Greggs in the most watched list all week.’
For those who want to take their love of Greggs to the next level, a branch is presently on the market for £100,000.
With over 2000 Greggs bakeries around the country, this one is in Gateshead, near Newcastle, Tyne & Wear.
While the proprietor must certainly handle the shop, the prospect of having baked goods available every day is appealing.
Greggs: What’s Really in It? is streaming on Netflix.
Source My Celebrity Life.