Commercial Baking Supplies For A Successful Bakery

Even if a bakery has an excellent staff, without the proper restaurant equipment and commercial baking supplies, it is difficult for it to remain as a viable business. Following is a list of commercial baking supplies needed by any good bakery.

Floor Mixer One of the essential pieces of machinery for any bakery is the floor mixer. This allows the user to create large batches of products. Even if a smaller model meets your needs for now, you hope to grow, and the smaller model will need to be replaced. The floor model can accommodate 50-pound bags of mixes along with other needed ingredients for large batches of baked goods.

Commercial Baking Pans Available in many different sizes and shapes, these are the essential tools of a bakery. You will want a large supply of sheet pans, pie pans, muffin pans, and cake pans. With a large supply of pans, it is possible to work rotating shifts to improve productivity. Some pans will be in proofing while others are in the oven baking and the third set is in a rack cooling.

Bun Pan Racks These tall racks will probably see the most use of any equipment in the bakery. They work to transport pans, proof dough, cooling and storing completed items. Covers keep the baked goods free of debris on the rack. Insulated covers are ideal for proofing dough.

Proofing cabinet Not all dough can be proofed on a bun pan rack in a warm area. A heated proofing cabinet is ideal for these needs. The proofing cabinet can also keep baked goods warm when transporting to the front of the house for customers.

Smaller items There are many smaller items including pastry cutters, rolling pins, spatulas, and pie markers that will be needed. Purchase as many of these common items as the budget will allow. It is better to have the items on hand than have to rush to a supermarket for an inferior residential item at an often outrageous price. You will need a scale to weigh flour and other ingredients as well as plenty of measuring containers for the larger quantities needed. In addition, be sure to purchase several timers. These can be used for cooking times as well as to remind the baker to place an item in an oven.

The key to success of any commercial bakery is to have the right tools along with a great staff. If you produce a quality product, the world will be at your door.