What Large Equipment Is Needed to Start a Bakery?
While there are pieces of equipment you will need to start a bakery, the top six are profiled below. Most of these can be purchased at restaurant supply stores, commercial kitchen sales, or even online auction sites such as eBay.
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Convection Oven
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Convection ovens are used for cooking cakes, cookies, bars and other popular bakery items. Popular brands of commercial convection ovens include Viking, Vulcan and Blodgett.
Deck Oven
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Deck ovens, also called still ovens, are necessary for bread bakers. These ovens feature three or four chambers and allow you to individually control temperatures, but since they lack a fan, they are less desirable for other types of baked goods.
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Proofer
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A proofer allows you to heat dough in an enclosed chamber using a tray of water and an adjustable heat knob. If you plan to bake breads, puff pastries or other yeasted goods, you will need a proofer.
Dough Sheeter
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If you are making a lot of croissants, pie dough or puff pastry, purchase a tabletop or floor dough sheeter to save time and labor costs. Sheeters allow you to quickly roll dough to a desired thickness, and Somerset Industries allows you to browse several options.
Hobart Mixer
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You need at least one large mixer, and popular sizes are the 20-, 60- and 80-quart Hobart mixer. Mixers come in tabletop or stand variety and with paddle, whisk and dough hook attachments.
Baker's Rack
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A baker's rack is a must-have for cooling sheet trays of cookies, cupcakes and other products. Avoid vanity racks and purchase an aluminum rack with wheels from a restaurant supply shop.
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