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  1. Hand Kneading VS Spiral Mixer

    Hand Kneading VS Spiral Mixer

    Artisan bread bakers know how important the process of kneading dough is in producing the highest quality artisanal breads. Some artisan bakers prefer hand-kneading as it provides them with a gentle mix and a sense of satisfaction. A great product starts with a great mix and there are pros and cons to both hand mixing and machine mixing. Bread bakers...

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  2. Traditional Baking in the Modern World

    Traditional Baking in the Modern World

    The demand for traditional artisan breads has seen increases over the past couple of years. With baking technology offering more advanced innovation year after year, the question bakers ask themselves is, “how can I achieve traditional old-world baking in the modern world of bakery equipment technology?” Luckily, Empire Bakery Equipment makes the answer simple by offering innovative bakery equipment that...

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  3. Best Types of Products to Bake During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Best Types of Products to Bake During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Many bakeries are continuing to find the best way to operate under the “new normal” that COVID-19 has forced them into. Finding ways to prioritize valuable time and save on costs is more important than ever for these bakeries to stay successful through the difficult times we find ourselves in. Now is the time to focus on what popular items...

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  4. New Year, New Food: Projected Bakery Trends for 2020

    New Year, New Food: Projected Bakery Trends for 2020

    This past year, we have learned a lot about the consumer market and the trends that are shaping up moving into the new year. It seems the market is becoming increasingly health-conscious, which has challenged bakers to adapt. However, adapting is not always an easy task, especially when the task is making baked treats healthier. Here are some of the...

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  5. Planetary VS Spiral Mixers: What’s the Difference?

    Planetary VS Spiral Mixers: What’s the Difference?

    There are two main types of mixers found in a bakery, planetary and spiral. Bakers know how important it is to have a reliable mixer that is capable of producing high-quality and consistent products, however not all of them may realize that choosing the right mixer is even more important. Before choosing the right mixer for your bakery, bakers should...

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  6. Introducing Empire’s Artisan Bread Expert & Consultant, Michael Eggebrecht

    Introducing Empire’s Artisan Bread Expert & Consultant, Michael Eggebrecht

    Empire Bakery Equipment has always made it a priority to help assist bakers with everything they need to run a successful bakery. Michael Eggebrecht, an Artisan Bread Expert and Consultant for Empire Bakery Equipment, has been working with Empire to help better educate bakers on the best practices on both the baking end, as well as the business end. Michael...

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  7. Leveraging Instagram to Promote Your Bakery

    Leveraging Instagram to Promote Your Bakery

    When it comes to mouthwatering photos of food, Instagram is the mecca. Food photography and Instagram are a better pair than bread and butter. One quick search and you will see all of the bakeries and restaurants leveraging Instagram in order to gain attention and drive foot traffic. Food is one of the most popular categories posted to the platform...

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  8. Tips for Baking in Hot Weather

    Tips for Baking in Hot Weather

    Summer is here and with it comes hot days. While long summer days are great for the beach, they can have an effect on your bakery, so it is important to know how to adjust your routine for the summer season. At Empire Bakery Equipment, we know the importance of a properly functioning and productive bakery, so we have offered...

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  9. What is the Proper Way to Slice a Bagel?

    What is the Proper Way to Slice a Bagel?

    Seems like a silly question, right? There is only ONE way to properly slice a bagel. Or is there? Earlier this year the internet nearly broke after a man from Missouri showed his coworkers in Washington D.C. how to “properly slice a bagel”. The man in question, Alek Krautmann, presented the bagels to his coworkers … sliced VERTICALLY like a...

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  10. They Say Baking is a Science, But It's Also an Art

    They Say Baking is a Science, But It's Also an Art

    You often hear people comparing baking to science. With all the ingredients being measured, weighed, mixed and the fermentation applied to bread baking, we can all agree that the comparison is pretty spot on. However, what we do not hear as often as you should, is how baking is a form of art and the products the artisans produce are...

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