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Spring is here and it is time to discard the tired winter treats you’ve been making for months and start stirring up some spring sweets instead. Although the winter season comes with some great food options, spring brings fresh produce which makes for some great baked goods. Check out some of our favorite spring recipes that focus on using springtime...

Even the bakery industry is often being improved due to innovations and advances in technology. While the beloved bakery equipment that you’ve had for decades might hold sentimental value, it is likely costing you in efficiency, energy, and cold hard cash. Using old and out of date bakery equipment will result in missed opportunities in efficiency gains and cost reduction...

When we think of fall desserts, we typically think of apple and pumpkin pies. Pies are an extremely popular dessert in fall and winter months, and are typically a fan favorite during the holiday season. However, when spring comes, we often find ourselves searching for a spring dessert. Luckily, there are plenty of pies that are fitting to warmer weather...

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so there’s no time like the present to start preparing for the holiday. Themed desserts are sure to delight your customers and keep them coming back for more long after the holiday. These simple and easy desserts make a great option for customers to buy either individually for a special treat or...

Baking is a skill that can always be improved upon. If you are looking to produce higher quality baked goods, consider tweaking your recipes and methods. We have compiled a small list of tips and tricks for creating delicious and high quality baked goods. Quality of the Flour Don’t skimp on the quality of the flour that you purchase. You...

Limiting ourselves to just a few cookies or just one donut often feels impossible. Knowing how much sugar is packed into one baked good might make your customers a little hesitant to indulge in sweets, so it’s important to offer healthier baked good options as an alternative. You can modify your baking habits to include healthier choices by substituting certain...

We recently shared a post about what equipment you would typically need to open your own bakery, but opening a bakery is an extensive process that requires much more than just purchasing equipment. You’ll need a business plan, secured finances, a secured location, and much more. Narrow It Down If you are looking to open your bakery, you should first...

Does the idea of opening a bakery sound incredibly delicious to you, but you just don’t know where to start? Well with a bit of help from Empire Bakery, you can get all of the tools and equipment that you need to start baking bread and doughnuts in no time at all. Take a read below for some of the...

Bakeries are constantly searching for a way to improve their baked goods or set themselves apart from competitors. Adding nuts to your baked goods this holiday season will provide the baked good with a unique flavor and texture. Different nuts provide different tastes and some work better in certain baked goods compared to others. Almonds Almonds have great health benefits...

If you want to set your bakery apart from your competitors this holiday season, it is important to have some sweet treats prepared  that customers can easily pick-up and take to a holiday party of serve at their own. There are several “classics” that people are expecting bakeries to have available and we have compiled a list of suggestions. Old...