{"id":3355,"date":"2023-08-02T08:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T08:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev.bigredstar.uk\/?resources_content=new-resources-content-title-22"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:48:30","slug":"new-resources-content-title-22","status":"publish","type":"resources_content","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?resources_content=new-resources-content-title-22","title":{"rendered":"The Baker’s Dozen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Boost Your Bakery Business With Our Take on the Baker's Dozen<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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by Lyndsey Hall<\/p>

04 August 2023<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Have you ever wondered why the number thirteen is referred to as a \u2018baker\u2019s dozen\u2019? Us too!<\/p>

It actually dates back to medieval times, when the law said that any baker overcharging customers for undersized loaves could be fined or flogged. Without the benefit of weighing scales, it was difficult to guarantee the consistency of rise in each loaf. So, as a result, most bakers started making extra, rather than risk punishment. Sometimes a baker\u2019s dozen was even fourteen!<\/p>

Luckily, the rules around baked goods aren\u2019t quite as strict today, so you can really let your creativity shine with an array of eye-catching, mouth-watering baked goods that\u2019ll keep your customers coming back.<\/p>

Here are a few ideas that could help you to attract customers, drive sales and boost profits in your bakery business. Thirteen may be unlucky for some, but we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised by this baker\u2019s dozen!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chocolate Coatings for Bakers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Of course, we had to start with chocolate! But rather than chocolate couverture, which requires tempering and can be a time consuming and demanding ingredient, compound coatings<\/a><\/span><\/strong> are a baker\u2019s dream!<\/p>

Made from cocoa powder and vegetable oils, rather than cocoa butter and mass, these brilliant coatings don\u2019t need to be tempered, are easy to use, and look and taste just like chocolate. They\u2019re perfect for coating bakery products like flapjacks and Millionaire\u2019s shortbread with a chocolatey topping that your customers will love to sink their teeth into.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cocoa Powders<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A staple in every baker\u2019s kitchen, the Cacao Barry cacao powder collection<\/a><\/span><\/strong> has elevated the humble cocoa powder to something more multi-faceted and versatile than even we could have imagined!<\/p>

With both natural and Dutch-processed options, a 1% fat cocoa powder, a deep-black cookie flavoured powder<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and the first hydrophobic (water-resistant, to you and me) cocoa powder<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, plus many more, there\u2019s a cacao powder for all your baking needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Toffee, Caramel, Nougat & Fudge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you\u2019re baking and decorating hundreds of sweet treats a day, you haven\u2019t got time to make all of the fillings and d\u00e9cor from scratch too. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to! Our range of finest quality fudge, caramel, toffee and nougat<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is ready-to-use, just scoop, stir or sprinkle in or on your baked goods and confections, and they\u2019ll fly off the shelves!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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These world-famous, sugar-coated flower petals are a classic bakery decoration, seen in every Parisian patisserie window, and even enjoyed by Queen Elizabeth II! They\u2019re elegant and sweet, with a slightly perfumed taste, and they look exquisite on top of delicately iced buns and cakes. Our range comes from Candiflor<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, the well-known crystallised flower producer from Toulouse, where sugar violets are a popular delicacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Candied Fruit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Candied fruit<\/a><\/strong><\/span> makes a fantastic decoration on top of cakes and cupcakes. Pop a few candied lemon slices on top of your lemon drizzle cake, or dip candied orange peel in melted chocolate coating for a delicious decoration on a chocolate orange muffin, or a mug of orange hot chocolate!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Similar to candied fruit, but without the sugar coating. These tasty, fruity inclusions and decorations<\/a><\/strong><\/span> are freeze or spray dried soon after being picked, helping them to retain much of their natural goodness, flavour and visual appeal. Which makes them perfect for topping cakes and muffins, as well as stirring through your mixtures or sprinkling on top of buttercream icing. As they\u2019re much lower in water-content than their fresh counterparts, they won\u2019t stain your bakes or wilt, giving you an eye-catching display cabinet that lasts longer!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cacao Nibs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These crunchy, intensely chocolatey roasted nibs<\/a><\/strong><\/span> are considered a superfood, making them good for your tastebuds and your health! Use them in place of chocolate chips in cookies and cakes for a rich cocoa taste with none of the added fat or sugar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nuts & Nut Pastes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With a range that includes the finest quality nut pastes<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, whole and nibbed nuts<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and ready-made giandujas<\/a> (using Callebaut chocolate!), as well as nut flavouring pastes<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and topping sauces, you\u2019re bound to find the nut\u2014based product of your dreams. Whether you prefer almonds, peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts, coconut or cashew, you’d be nuts not to try them!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019re not talking about the too-sweet, artificially-flavoured marzipans of your youth. No, Lubeca has a reputation for producing the highest quality marzipan<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for hundreds of years. Only marzipans made in the Lubeck region of Germany are allowed to call themselves \u2018Lubeck marzipan\u2019 – much like Champagne! With a high almond content and an incredibly finely ground texture, you\u2019ll wonder why you haven\u2019t been using Lubeca\u2019s superior products for years!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This fizzy, crackly sugar crumble is a fun addition to any sweet treat \u2013 stir popping candy<\/a><\/strong><\/span> into buttercream and top cupcakes for a sparkling surprise, or sprinkle over your brownies and rocky road to give them an added burst of joy!<\/p>

The popping effect comes from tiny, pressurised carbon dioxide bubbles that burst as the crystallised sugar dissolves on your tongue. Our range of popping candy includes both cocoa butter coated, and chocolate coated, and even a vegan popping candy<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, so there\u2019s something for every application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Colours & Flavours for Baking<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Whether you\u2019re colouring chocolate, cakes, icing or savoury bakes, there\u2019s a perfect food colouring option for you. From coloured cocoa butters<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in a kaleidoscope of hues, to the Power Flower colouring system<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which allows you to create custom shades using the handy chart or mobile app, you can stay on top of each season\u2019s colour trends with very little effort or expense!<\/p>

And flavouring your baked goods is just as simple with our range of flavouring oils and extracts, flavour pastes, liquid flavourings<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and ambient fruit pur\u00e9es<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Created during the cacao pod-to-chocolate process, cocoa mass and cocoa butter are both fantastic ingredients that can be used to complement any chocolate or culinary creation. Cocoa butter<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, whether in powdered or solid form, can be used in either chocolate-making or savoury cooking, in place of other fats.\u00a0<\/p>

Cocoa mass<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, on the other hand, is 100% cocoa, offering an intense chocolate flavour that allows you to carefully control the sweetness of your desserts and confections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Packaging for Bakery Products<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Looking for baking cases<\/a><\/strong><\/span>? Look no further. Cupcake boxes? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Bags, bows, ribbons<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and twist ties<\/strong><\/span><\/a>? We\u2019ve got \u2018em.<\/p>

Our packaging range<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is designed to offer choice and quality to chocolatiers, chefs and bakers, so whatever delicious treat you\u2019re hoping to display, package, or even post, we can help. From postal brownies<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to elegant hampers<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Easter eggs<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to Christmas gingerbread biscuits, there\u2019s a perfect packaging solution just waiting for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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And that\u2019s not all! Keylink stocks many more products that would be fantastic for bakery applications, from delicious, ready-to-use fillings to fabulous decorations and presentation boxes. Browse our full range of products to find exactly what your bakery business needs, or chat to our friendly team to see if we have the perfect solution to suit your requirements!<\/strong><\/p>

Looking for inspiration? Visit our Resources Hub<\/a> <\/span>to find recipes for baked goods, desserts, chocolates, and even hot and cold drinks that your customers will love!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lyndsey is a marketing executive, writer and lover of books and chocolate from Sheffield. <\/span><\/em><\/p>

Her favourite chocolate is Cacao Barry Lactee Superieure<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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