v3.8.0.1

Stock-Based Compensation - Hostess Management, LLC Equity Interest Plan (Predecessor) (Details) | 10 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Nov. 03, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 class | Dec. 31, 2017 class
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Common units, number of classes | class |  |  |  | 3
Predecessor |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Compensation expense | $ 0 |  |  |
2013 Plan | Predecessor |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership interest, percentage |  |  | 9.00% |
Common units, number of classes | class |  |  | 3 |
2013 Plan | Predecessor | General and Administrative Expense |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Compensation expense | 3,900,000 | $ 1,400,000 |  |
Compensation expense, due to grant agreement provision | $ 3,200,000 |  |  |

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