The tools we use.
People ask all the time, so here it is: the gear, pans and ingredients behind every bake, from the first starter feed to the market table.
Nothing on this list is sponsored. It is simply what we bought, broke, replaced and kept using. Where we can, we link to the exact product.
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Shaping & scoring
The hands-on tools that touch every loaf.
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For scoring. A fresh blade every few bakes keeps the ear clean.
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The second lame in the kitchen.
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Astra razor blades
The blades that go in the lames.
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Proofing baskets. Bamboo breathes well and holds the round shape.
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Brings a wet dough together without gumming up like a spoon.
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Dividing dough and cleaning the bench.
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For cinnamon roll dough.
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Even rolls, every time.
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Cookie scoops (Choice)
Portioning. From WebstaurantStore.
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The commercial ones survive the mixer.
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For loading and turning loaves in the oven.
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Everything is weighed, never measured by cup.
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A long serrated blade for a clean slice.
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Even slices for sliced-loaf orders.
Ovens & mixers
The big equipment behind the Bread Club.
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Rofco B40 bread oven
A stone-deck electric oven. Sold through Pleasant Hill Grain.
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Simply Bread oven
Our second deck oven, from Simply Bread Co.
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For the smaller batches and enriched doughs.
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Stella 40 qt mixer
The commercial mixer for bulk dough. From WebstaurantStore.
Pans, trays & racks
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Heavy pans that bake evenly and release cleanly.
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Cast iron, for a deep-crusted loaf with a big rise.
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New Wave baking pans
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8x8 square baking pans
Cinnamon rolls.
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Regency cooling racks
From WebstaurantStore.
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Simply Bread silicone baking sheets
From Simply Bread Co.
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Simply Bread baking trays and wooden loading trays
From Simply Bread Co.
Storage & proofing
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Holds a steady temperature for a reliable rise.
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Stackable, with lids.
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Bulk fermentation.
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Flour and sugar, on wheels.
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Gallon food boxes (Choice)
White polyethylene. From WebstaurantStore.
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Starter and bulk ingredients.
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Sugars and small batches.
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From Lowe's.
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Bamboo shelves
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Stainless steel prep tables (Regency and Bever)
Packaging & labels
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Prints every order and ingredient label.
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Paper shopping bags with handles (Choice)
From WebstaurantStore.
Market day
What comes with us to every booth.
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Everything travels in these.
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Florida.
Ingredients
The pantry behind the bread.
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Kirkland organic brown sugar
From Costco.
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Every starter feed and dough.
Have a question about any of it? Ask us at the booth, we love talking shop.