The Best Grocery Store Bakery Hack You've Never Heard Of

The secret is out.

Most of us have our grocery store allegiances firmly set in place, usually influenced by what region of the country we live in or where we grew up shopping. And each supermarket has its own perks—the freshly cooked flour tortillas at H-E-B, the soft-serve ice cream at Stew Leonard’s, even the (affectionately named) "Aisle of Shame" at Aldi.

But we just discovered a bakery hack from one Southern grocer that has us reconsidering our rankings. This trick is so groundbreaking that fans are boosting the store’s status to the “best grocery store in America.”

The Best Publix Bakery Hack

Pub subs can take a backseat for a minute because we just found a whole new reason to love Publix supermarkets. We’ve known the Publix bakery makes great croissants, but what we didn’t know is how you could instantly make them 10x better—until now.

Recently, one social media creator shared a hack that takes the average all-butter croissant to a "life-changing" level. When you buy the fresh, flakey pastries from the Publix bakery, you can get them coated in a warm vanilla glaze right before your eyes.

“This right here could solve world peace,” one shopper raved.

Apparently, the glaze that’s available behind the counter is the same one that douses the fresh-baked donuts. So, basically, your croissant is getting the most delicious pastry crossover in one simple step. And, if you’ve ever been to Cheddar’s, you know just how game-changing a glazed butter croissant can really be.

This Publix bakery trick isn’t limited to croissants, either. You can buy all sorts of Publix baked goods and get them glazed just the same. Best of all, it won’t cost you anything extra.

How to Order Glazed Croissants From the Publix Bakery

When you go to Publix and buy one of the prepared croissants or other baked goods, take it to the bakery counter and ask an employee to have it glazed. They’ll return it to you with a sweet and decadent vanilla coating.

Now, in the off-chance the bakery staff isn’t able to accommodate your order, always remember to be polite and understanding, as you are requesting extra services. However, several Publix shoppers have recently had success trying the trend.

“I did it last week! Yum!” one user commented. “It worked, I did it 3 days ago...they were delicious,” shared another.

In fact, the viral trick has become so popular, it’s rumored the glazed croissants might make it to the regular bakery shelves soon, but we don’t have confirmation yet.

With this news, it’s safe to say Publix has secured a top spot in our grocery store rankings. But who knows? If you ask your favorite local bakery counter for the same service, you might just get the same sweet results.

Read the original article on All Recipes.