It’s simply dawned on me that I’m slowly however very absolutely turning my kitchen in Bellville right into a full-blown bakery. It feels inevitable, truthfully, given how I’ve been squinting on the nook of my storage, picturing a small bread oven tucked in there prefer it’s a wood-fired pizza fantasy. Positive, my storage at present homes, you understand, a automotive, some instruments, and possibly a rogue spider or two, however let’s concentrate on the dream: a pop-up weekend bakery. I’m not saying I’m beginning a bakery tomorrow, however the dream is on simmer. Like a dough proofing within the heat Texas solar—it’s only a matter of time.
Within the meantime, I’ve embraced the chaos and have began gathering bakery-grade gear to casually outfit my kitchen and the sunny room simply off of it. Is it extreme? Positive. Does it make me joyful? Completely. These 5 objects are my not-so-subtle, however very useful nod to turning my kitchen right into a bakery, and I’m formally blaming my pink bakery bins for the truth that my neighbors now casually ask, “When’s the subsequent bake sale?”
1. A ten-Tier Sheet Pan Rack (aka Pace Rack)
This one is each a space-saver and an ego increase. Nothing makes you are feeling extra like a professional baker than sliding a tray of heat chocolate cake onto one in all ten wonderful tiers, all whereas pretending you’re on the Nice British Bake Off. Positive, it’s technically meant for bakeries that pump out a whole bunch of pastries a day, however it works equally properly for holding every part from cookies to cooling cake layers—or, let’s be actual, my assortment of half-filled water glasses. AND – it retains every part out of my cat Tron’s attain, amen.
2. Bus Tubs (a.ok.a. Wash Basins)
I do know, I do know—bus tubs are about as glamorous because the again of a restaurant kitchen, however hear me out. These large plastic bins are important. One tub is for soiled dishes (it makes cleanup really feel like a enjoyable stacking problem), and the opposite is for prepping dough or tossing trash and flour-covered utensils in mid-bake. They’re sturdy, they’re unassuming, they usually principally let me fake I’m working a bakery with an precise workers as a substitute of simply me, frantically attempting to not over proof my bread whereas additionally strolling the canine.
3. Baker’s Math Kitchen Scale
Overlook measuring cups; this kitchen scale is the boss of all issues dough-related. It’s not nearly precision; it’s about feeling like a scientist in the midst of a butter-and-sugar experiment. I weigh every part now—flour, water, even chocolate chips—as a result of if I’m going to end up bakery-level treats, I have to channel bakery-level math and that is the precise scale I utilized in skilled kitchens.
4. Restaurant-High quality Butcher Block Work Desk
This desk is the place all of the magic occurs. It’s huge, it’s sturdy, and it’s the type of floor that may deal with every part from kneading sticky dough to rolling out sugar cookies for vacation tins. Actually, I believe this desk has extra work ethic than I do—it simply sits there, prepared for motion, whereas I’m over right here debating whether or not to eat a cookie or make one. And the grand plan is to carry baking courses across the large work desk come springtime!
5. Pink Bakery Bins and Twine
As a result of let’s be actual, presentation is half the enjoyable. These bins are unapologetically cute, and the twine provides that good little I completely deliberate this contact. Whether or not I’m packing up leftover pie slices for neighbors or sending a stack of cookies to a buddy, these bins scream “bakery stylish.”
So there you could have it—5 issues which have me properly on my method to turning my Bellville kitchen right into a full-fledged bakery. It’s somewhat excessive, positive, however so is life on this large ol’ Victorian home. And if you happen to’re questioning whether or not I’ll add a sixth merchandise to this listing, the reply is sure: a bread oven for my storage. Let’s dream large, associates.
