Trends & Recipes for your home bakery

 

 

Are you looking for successful recipes and ideas for your home bakery business? 

For New Year’s Eve, why not try some festive cookies that are sure to be a hit? With our simple ideas and recipes, you can create mouthwatering desserts that will delight your customers.

So, grab your apron and get ready to bake up a storm with these easy ideas and recipes. Your home bakery business will be a sweet success with these delicious treats.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

•  High-quality ingredients are as important as your talent. Offering festive high-quality treats for New Year’s Eve is a great way to attract customers and success.
• Don’t be afraid to experiment with unique flavours and decorations to stand out from the competition.
• Customers want to see and eat appealing treats, so create a memorable customer experience. Post beautiful, professional photographs on your social media to boost the sale of your baked goods online.

 

Here are some trends that align with what people are searching for:

 

 

Trends for your home bakery business:

 

• Plant-based desserts are experiencing a surge in demand due to the rising number of people adopting a vegan lifestyle. However, it’s not just a lifestyle, it goes beyond this demographic as vegan desserts are also recognized for their eco-friendly nature.  If you want your home bakery business to be successful, highlight your plant-based baked goods on your website and social media and sell your cakes online. 

• Healthy gut: People are concerned about their gut health because they know that taking care of their intestines will improve their overall health. This trend could be a unique selling point for your home bakery business. In addition, more and more people are gluten intolerant. 

• Mashup recipes, take 2 recipes and make one: pineapple upside-down cheesecake. 

• Coffee, tea: Canadians love coffee and tea so why not add those flavours to your recipes?

• Chocolate is a safe bet.

 

Recipes for your home bakery business:

Earl Grey Cake:

How about adding a twist to this Earl Grey tea-infused recipe?

Serving 12 to 14 Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup milk

6 Earl Grey tea bags (or your preferred tea variety)

1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature), plus additional melted butter for greasing

2 cups granulated sugar

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest or Yuzu

3 large eggs (at room temperature)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Begin by warming the milk in a saucepan and infusing it with the tea bags. Allow it to warm (avoid boiling), then set it aside to steep while preparing the cake.

2. Prepare your muffin cups by greasing them with melted butter, then coating them with granulated sugar for added texture.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

4. Using a stand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and orange zest or Yuzu, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients.

5. Squeeze the liquid from the tea bags and discard them. Whisk the sour cream into the Earl Grey-infused milk until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in any remaining batter using a rubber spatula.

6. Distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups, smoothing the tops with an offset spatula. Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean, which should take around 55 to 65 minutes. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes before gently loosening the edges and inverting them onto the rack to cool completely.

7. Now comes the fun part! Let your creativity shine as you decorate these delightful muffins with your unique touch. Experiment with various toppings, glazes, or complementary flavours to make them truly stand out.

 

Vegan no bake treats:

Servings: 12 to 14 Total Time: 40 minutes

Indulge in these delectable no-bake chocolate almond delights! This recipe offers a vegan and gluten-free twist by incorporating almond milk and certified gluten-free oats.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup almond milk

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter*

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups certified gluten-free whole rolled oats.

 

Directions:

1. Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, almond milk, cocoa powder, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk the mixture until well combined. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and swiftly fold in the gluten-free rolled oats until thoroughly incorporated.
4. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to shape the batter into mounds on the prepared baking sheet. Place the sheet in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 30 minutes or until the cookies have firmed up.

*Tip: If your almond butter is unsalted, sprinkle a few pinches of salt into the chocolate mixture for added flavour.

Thanks to those enticing treats you will have less work to do and gain time!

 

 

 

Remember, success in a home-based food business requires dedication and passion. One of the common traits of successful bakers and cooks is that they keep refining their recipes, experimenting with new flavours, and decorations. Don’t forget to stay up-to-date with the latest baking trends. Listen to the feedback of your customers, engage with them and adapt your offering accordingly. 

By continuously improving and innovating, you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving bakery industry and guarantee a successful home bakery business in the long term.

So, roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and let your creativity take flight! With a home-based bakery business, you have the power to turn your passion for baking into a rewarding and fulfilling career.

 

 

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