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

1. 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

2. 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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3. Proofer Cabinets: Controlled environment chambers used to allow dough to rise before baking.

Preparation and Handling Equipment

4. Work Tables and Benches: Surfaces for preparing dough and other ingredients.
5. Dough Dividers and Rounders: Machines that divide dough into equal portions and shape them into rounds.

Storage Equipment

6. Refrigerators and Freezers: For storing ingredients and finished products that require cold storage.

Baking Accessories

7. Baking Pans and Trays: Various sizes and shapes for different baked goods.
8. Cooling Racks: Allow baked goods to cool evenly after baking.
9. Rolling Pins: Used for rolling out dough.
10. Cutting Tools: Such as pastry cutters, dough scrapers, and knives.

Specialty Equipment

11. Bread Slicers: Machines that slice loaves of bread evenly.
12. Cake Decorating Tools: Piping bags, nozzles, and other tools for decorating cakes and pastries.