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Comment “BAKERY” to learn how to start your cottage bakery from home in our live ZOOM training! We can’t wait to meet and encourage you to start! If we did it, so can you! *this training is for all states. . . . . . * This video is for educational/inspirational purposes only and may not reflect the most current rules. Cottage food laws vary by state and can change-always verify your state’s current requirements with your official state/local health or agriculture department before selling.

One of my most frequently asked questions is how I scaled my microbakery, so let's talk about it!! #cottagebaker #homebakery #microbakery #sourdoughbakery #smallbusiness

PART 1- Cottage Food Laws- How to start your home bakery 💪🏽 It could feel so freaking overwhelming gathering information to start your new home bakery, however, concentrating on these four bullet points will help you pass through all the noise and streamline the items that matter most to launch your bakery business. You can find all of this information quickly on Forrager.com, just look up your State! 🍪What can you sell? Most states will let you sell pretty much any baked good as long as it does not require refrigeration (so no custard based pastries, or cream cheese frosted cakes). Also, focaccia breads cannot have fresh veggies on top. 🍪Where can you sell it? In Virginia you can’t ship products out of state, yet can sell them at farmers markets, deliver them directly to your customers, or have them picked up at your house. Some state’s allow shipping out of state, but you would need a home inspection. 🍪Labeling requirements- each state will have a PDF with examples of all the information you need on your products labels. Consider buying a label maker, or like me, use onlinelabels.com to design and print them from your home printer. It works well! 🍪State permits and licenses (check if your County has added regulations)- Make sure you check with your COUNTY’S home business requirements. For example, the state of Virginia does not require me to have a business license to operate under the Cottage Food Law, but my County does. Remember, your County can overwrite your State. Also, there are many farmer’s markets that require you to hold a valid business license and other permits as well. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we’ll go through exactly what you need to apply for a business license. You can do it 💪🏽 ✌🏽+🍪 #homebakery #cottagefoodbaker

Starting a cottage bakery has taught me so much about failure and success! What I started out to do turned into something much different than I had expected. I’m still in my trial and error era but we’re getting there step by step! Every week I learn something new that helps me grow my business and make it more efficient for me and my customers! Don’t be afraid to try out your dream! Be afraid to never try and make it happen!! Every success story starts with a dream…it’s up to you to make it come true 🤎 #microbakery #cottagebakery #cottagebaker #farmstand #inhomebakery #yougotthismama

Do you want to come spend the day with me in the bakery? I made a lot of fun treats today at @whitegullinn #baking #dayinmylife #minivlog #cottagecore #cozyaesthetic

🤍Throwback to my pre-order porch pickup layout. 🤍 Sweet to see how it all began. What does your pickup look like? #sourdough #solideogloria #cottagebakery #microbakery #dfw #fortworth #kellertx #sourdoughbread #cottagebaker #baker

5 things I would do if I was opening a cottage bakery! If you aren’t on the waitlist for @schoolofcakepop I have a lot of resources for cottage bakery owners, label templates and more! Also check out @forragerinc for all the info you need on cottage food laws anywhere in the country! This is a great resource! #cottagebaker #cottagebakery #homebakery #cakepops #schoolofcakepop #cottagebakers

It was about a year ago that I starter sharing my journey with all of you. “Life changing” is something I keep reading in the comments whenever I talk about the Two Pan Method. It has been life changing for me too! Not only it allows me to bake more in less time, but it has allowed me to connect with so many of you and for that I am so very grateful! If you have any questions about baking bread at home for sale, let me know in the comments. I love hearing from you and helping in any way I can 🫶🏼 Comment METHOD to get a link to the free guide, the pans and more. #sourdough #microbakery #sourdoughbread #cottagebakery #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbakery #microbakerylife #cottagebaker #sourdoughlover #baking #homebaking #homebaker #homebakery

When you’re just starting out, you don’t need fancy equipment. You need smart investments that save time, reduce stress, and help you look legit from day one. If I were starting my microbakery today, these are the three things I’d buy first: 1️⃣ Dough bins (or large food-safe tubs) ✔️ Lets you scale 20+ loaves at a time ✔️ Saves counter space ✔️ Makes bulk fermentation easier & more organized 2️⃣ Stackable bannetons ✔️ Saves fridge space ✔️ Improves dough structure ✔️ Lasts for years if you buy right once 3️⃣ A label maker ✔️ Instantly makes your bread look professional ✔️ Helps you stay compliant with cottage laws ✔️ Saves money vs. printing labels elsewhere Small, smart investments now make everything easier later! Want the links? Comment LINKS and I’ll send them right to your inbox! #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbakery #microbakery #smallbatchbaking #bakerytips

💗 Things I say no to as a cottage baker: • Last minute or same day rush orders. All orders must be placed at least 2 weeks in advance. • I don’t replicate another baker’s work. I like to make original creations! • I don’t take bulk orders beyond my capacity or ability to deliver high-quality results. • I don’t deliver to locations beyond my delivery radius. • I don’t use poor-quality ingredients to cut costs. • I don’t offer free samples or discounts unless stated in promotions. • I don’t take calls, texts, or emails outside my business hours. 💗 Bakers, remember: every time you say yes to an order you don’t truly want to make, you’re saying no to yourself, your family, and the things that bring you joy—your hobbies and the moments that recharge your spirit. 💗 💗 What are some things you choose to say no to in your home bakery? 💗 #baker #cottagebaker #whoopie #whoopiepies #cakepreneur #mompreneur #veteran #latinpreneur #homebaker #homebakery #ebooks #recipeebooks

Running a cottage bakery out of my home has been a huge blessing for our family! I first started selling baked goods to make some extra income for our family after having my son and switching from a full-time to part-time job. I had no idea how much it would grow! 😱 As a busy mom it allows me to stay home with our son while doing something I love and providing high quality baked goods for my community 🫶 I open my orders every other Saturday and have a pickup the following weekend. During a bake week I bake around 40 hours in 3 days while my mother-in-law watches my son. This system works well for our family and allows me to be fully present for the next 11 days until it’s time to bake again! 👩‍🍳 🥐 Get my croissant guide through the link in my bio 🥐 #bakery #cottagebakery #microbakery #croissant #pastry #homebaker #pastryart #viennoiserie #boulangerie #richmondky #lexingtonky

how long did it take to bake 25 loaves of sourdough bread in my home oven? 🙏🏼⬇️ yesterday I baked 25 loaves of sourdough bread in my home oven for the launch of my horse trailer today!! I use the 2 pan loaf method which has changed my life in so so many ways. I stopped using a Dutch oven last September and have never looked back. So, how long did it take me to bake that many loaves? In total—> 4.5 hours from the moment I turned on the oven to the moment I turned it off! I can bake 6 loaves of bread in my home oven at a time using the 2-pan method! If you own and operate a sourdough micro bakery and you haven’t tried using this method yet, I highly recommend you try!! It saves so much time and you don’t even need to heat up the pans before putting the bread in…win win!! I’ll share more details on my steps in the comments with you. I’m so excited to get my bakery trailer out on the street today. Stay tuned for more as I’ll be sharing a BTS video later tonight! #bakery #sourdoughbread #bakingsourdough #2panmethod #sourdoughstarter #wildyeast #sourdough #cottagebaker #microbakeryowner #microbaker #horsetrailer #sourdoughclub #starter #homebaker #homemaker #sourdoughtips #smallbusinesslove