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Tools I Use in My Cottage Bakery
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items Whether you’re just starting out or baking every week like I do, these are the tools that make all the difference in my sourdough cottage bakery. Simple, dependable, and in daily use around here.
Sections
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Baking Tools
Storage + Transport
Kitchen Gear
Packaging + Labels
My Market Day Must Haves
Content Creation Must Haves
Baking Tools
scales, scrapers, bowls, bench knives
The only liners I use for my muffins to give them that professional look.
Bake Choice 200pcs Natural Tulip Cupcake Liners
These are a must have for shaping dough. I use these also to cut and move dough around.
SURDOCA 3P Dough Scraper Set, Flexible Plastic
These pans are perfect for 250g mini loaves. I spray these pans and don’t have issues with bread sticking.
(2 pack) Mainstays 2pk Nonstick Mini Loaf Pan, 5.7 in W x 3 in D x 2 in H - ...
This was my first bakery purchase! No more burning myself on the oven racks. These also make it easier to transfer food from hot pans.
LANON Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Gloves
This is perfect for checking dough, water, and bread temps.
ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer
Love this thing! I use it when making pizza crust and crackers! It’s essential for getting crispy sourdough crackers.
AMPSEVEN Pizza Dough Docker Roller with Spike
This is what I use to seal my famous Hipp-tarts. Works like a charm and this set comes with two sizes.
HiYZ Glitter Sandwich Cutter & Sealer 5PCS
These are my favorites for biscuits and I use them to make all my cookies round when they come out of the oven.
12-Piece Round Cookie Biscuit Cutter Set
Storage + Transport
proofing baskets, bins, bakery boxes
This bag has been a game changer. I got the XL and it fits my clear boxes that I take to market. Makes it easier for loading and unloading my baked goods.
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Kitchen Gear
oven thermometers, mixers, baking mats
This professional version allows me to mix larger batches of cookies, muffins, and dough. I also love the attachments for making noodles, grinding meat, and spiraling veggies.
Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers | KitchenAid US
These are great when you don’t have the right counter tops for rolling out dough. They are easy to clean and store.
Silicone Baking Dough Mat 28x20 Inch Nonstick
I absolutely LOVE this cup!! The ceramic liner is so much better than all the metal lined cups on the market. No weird taste and it helps my water cold over night!
Road Trip Tumbler: Leak-Proof, Ceramic Lined
I LOVE these shoes! I stand all day in my bakery and these have helped ward off lower back pain from standing to long.
Adrenaline GTS 24 Womens Running Shoes
I use these stackable shoe racks for my baked goods. I use cooling racks on them when food is hot. I also use them to stack completed orders to keep them out of the way.
Stackable Bamboo Shoe Rack
Packaging + Labels
stickers, bags, tags
These are my favorite bags for my Loaves. I like that they have the tabs at the top so that it keeps the bag closed.
NOONEAST 100 Pack Kraft Paper Bread Bags 14x8.3
These boxes are the perfect size for 6 of my cookies, Hipp-tarts, or muffins.
JOHOPACK 50 Pack 12x4.5x2 Inch Clear Window Bakery Boxes
These are my go to label size. I print most of my bakery labels on this size with a thermal printer.
Yeachlaing 3x3 White Thermal Label Stickers
These are the labels I use when I need something larger. I like these for flights and loaves so I can use a generic label that I write in the flavors on.
9527 Fanfold 4x6 Direct Thermal Labels
Super useful printer that never requires ink! I print ALL my labels with this. You can get all different shape labels or stickers to print on with this. I print straight from my phone with their app to the printer. Super easy to use.
Phomemo 241BT Bluetooth 4X6 Thermal Label Printer
These are the perfect size for my 6 count of cinnamon rolls and it makes it easy for my customers to reheat later.
35 Pack 8x8 Square Baking Pans w/ Lids
I love this size for my dinner rolls. They look so nice in here and make it easy for my customers to warm up later.
(45 Pack) 9-Inch Round Foil Pans w/ Dome Lids
These are the perfect size for my dry sourdough pancake mix. A 4x4 shipping label fits just right on the top section and gives it a professional look.
Blisstime 50 Kraft Paper Stand Up Pouches
This size box works great for my treat boxes that include 6 muffins and 6 cookies or my mini bread flight (3 mini loaf pan size loaves)
NPLUX 8x8x3 Bakery Boxes w/ Window 30 Pack
I use these for dehydrated starter.
Blisstime Kraft Paper Stand Up Pouches 50pk
These are great for single muffins. They fit in here perfectly!
XINHPKGG 50pcs 4x4x2.5in Kraft Cookie Boxes
These are the perfect size for homemade breads. I use these to package my 8 pack of sourdough hamburger buns.
Reli Bread Bags w/ Ties 8x4x18" 250 Pack
My Market Day Must Haves
These are perfect for market days when I sell things individually. I use them for cookies, tarts, pretzels, etc.
Kraft Paper Sandwich Bags 200 Pack - Biodegradable
I used this one for a budget friendly way to add my bakery name to my market table. I uploaded my logo and it arrived quickly.
DreamController Custom Table Runner 12x72 to 36x72
This fan is a game changer for hot summer markets! The battery last about two hours so I bought a second battery. It’s easy to clip anywhere and sometimes i use it in the house to help cool baked goods. I love the mister feature the most!
RYOBI USB Lithium Cordless Misting Clamp Fan Kit with ...
I also purchased this larger fan for hot markets and use it at my market table.
RYOBI - Fans
Content Creation Must Haves
The sound quality is great on this mic and for a fair price!
ZealSound USB Condenser Mic for PC & PS
Finally found a stand to record overhead food videos and get quality photos of my bakes! So happy with this for the price point.
Overhead Phone & Camera Mount with 10.5" Ring Light