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It’s obvious that mixing a great dough is the first important step in the baking process, however, a great dough means nothing if not proofed properly. Dough proofing may be the most underestimated and overlooked process in baking. Even experienced bakers don’t always realize the crucial role it plays in your final product. Proofing will determine the texture, flavor, look...

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and of course, cookies. It seems like as soon as Fall hits, the demand for holiday cookies continues to grow until bakeries everywhere I scrambling to produce as many cookies as possible! Some bakeries may find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume required to keep up with demand. This is where...

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the country. There are so many different varieties and styles of pizza from plain to pepperoni and NY style to Neapolitan style. There’s also a variety of types of pizza ovens and for a pizzeria, choosing the right one can save your business a ton of money. This blog will act...

There are obvious reasons why a dough sheeter is more optimal than manually rolling out dough, but there are other factors when comparing the two that most may not recognize. At Empire we have been a leading industry expert in bakery equipment and solutions for over 45 years and spreading our knowledge with bakers is something we take a great...

The bakery industry has been changing drastically over the last decade due to advancements in bakery technology. One aspect that bakeries have been more reluctant to change, however, is bread production. Artisan bakers stress the importance of a handmade and high-quality product when it comes to artisan bread production. Lately, however, the advancements in tech and the labor shortage of...

Bakers everywhere know the feeling.  Business is good, and demand is high but production is at a standstill. The lack of staff and the aches in your hands could clearly indicate that something needs to be done about your bakery’s dough production process. Divining, weighing, sheeting and rounding your dough manually is a very laborious task, especially as your bakery...

Perfectly crafted artisan bread is more popular than ever. Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the demand of sourdoughs and other hand-crafted breads alike. We are lucky to get to work with so many talented artisan bakers who share our passion for creating high-quality artisan products. We understand that artisan baking is incredibly involved; the...

It has been two years and counting and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still ripples through the bakery industry. One area it has significantly affected is bakery trends. We have seen “to-go” and single-serve baked goods hit a peak in popularity and we have noticed health and wellness become a focal point in baked good production, all as a...

It’s time for another IBIE and Empire is ready to rock the Las Vegas Convention Center with high-quality artisan breads, cookies, pastries, pizzas and artisan sandwiches. For IBIE 2022, Empire is bringing the baking by setting up a fully functional 600-square-foot bakery in their 1,800-square-foot Booth (#5519). Empire will be inviting expert artisan bread bakers and pastry chefs to produce...

Bakeries have been around since 168 BC in Rome when the demand for baked goods was so high they formed a Bakers Guild. Since then baked goods have continued to be in demand, however, the baking industry has changed over the years. The baking industry has seen major changes in baking equipment and also changes in types of products and...