What is the equipment used in a bakery?
Bakeries use a wide range of equipment to produce their baked goods efficiently and consistently. Here is a list of common bakery equipment:
Mixing Equipment
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Mixers
- Planetary Mixers: Versatile mixers used for mixing dough, batter, and other ingredients.
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- Spiral Mixers: Specially designed for mixing bread dough to ensure proper gluten development.
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- Dough Sheeters: Machines that roll out dough to the desired thickness.
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Baking and Cooking Equipment
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Ovens
- Convection Ovens: Use fans to circulate hot air, providing even baking.
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- Deck Ovens: Feature stone or brick decks that retain heat, ideal for bread and pizza.
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- Rack Ovens: Allow multiple trays of products to be baked simultaneously.
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Proofer Cabinets: Controlled environment chambers used to allow dough to rise before baking.
Preparation and Handling Equipment
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Work Tables and Benches: Surfaces for preparing dough and other ingredients.
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Dough Dividers and Rounders: Machines that divide dough into equal portions and shape them into rounds.
Storage Equipment
- Refrigerators and Freezers: For storing ingredients and finished products that require cold storage.
Baking Accessories
- Baking Pans and Trays: Various sizes and shapes for different baked goods.
- Cooling Racks: Allow baked goods to cool evenly after baking.
- Rolling Pins: Used for rolling out dough.
- Cutting Tools: Such as pastry cutters, dough scrapers, and knives.
Specialty Equipment
- Bread Slicers: Machines that slice loaves of bread evenly.
- Cake Decorating Tools: Piping bags, nozzles, and other tools for decorating cakes and pastries.