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Improving Your Bakery Profits


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Improving Your Bakery Profits

When I inherited my father's bakery, I knew that I wanted to make a few tiny changes. I updated the menu slightly and focused more on improving the storefront, but for some reason the money still wasn't pouring in. I realized that if I really wanted to make things better, I needed to reevaluate the business model in general. I started evaluating our labor costs, thinking about our overhead expenses, and calculating shrink. After making some significant changes, things improved dramatically. My blog is for other bakery owners who might be thinking about making some changes to improve their overall business.

How To Make Kaiser Buns With All-Purpose Flour

Most kaiser bun recipes call for bread flour. Since it is high in protein, this flour does tend to yield rolls with a nice, crunchy crust and a soft crumb, which is what you really want from a kaiser roll. But what if you only have all-purpose flour on hand? Can you still make a bakery-style kaiser bun? You can, but you will need to follow a recipe with a long rise time and a lot of kneading to really develop the gluten in your bread. Read More 

Unique Kaiser Roll Sandwiches

Kaiser rolls are a German bread roll that have become popular throughout the world. This versatile pinwheel-shaped bread with a crispy crust can serve as the main building block for a variety of tasty sandwiches. Here are a few delicious suggestions for making some incredible meals that will transform this simple European roll into a delicious culinary masterpiece. Amazing Breakfast Take a kaiser roll and split in half. Toast the bread, and then add some fresh tomato, a few pieces of fresh basil, and a sunnyside-up egg for a wholesome and healthy breakfast sandwich. Read More