10/15/2026
The truth about what goes into every loaf of bread, and the true breakdown of why a sourdough baker prices the way they do! Truthfully, am I even profiting at the end of the day? π©
π₯ 1. Ingredients & Add-Ins
π§βπ³ 2. Kitchen Equipment & Baking Tools
Digital kitchen scale
Mixing bowls
Dough tubs and containers
Dough scraper
Bowl scraper
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Whisk
Spatulas
Proofing baskets (bannetons)
Bowl covers
Drain covers
Parchment paper
Bread sling
Bread scoring lame
Dutch ovens
Loaf pans
Big pot to boil bagels
Ladle
Baking sheets
Cooling racks
Oven thermometer
Bread knife
Bread slicer
Food-safe containers for inclusions
Flour sifter
π« 3. Starter & Fermentation Supplies
Starter jars
Starter lids
Starter feeding utensils
Extra jars for discard or backup starter
𧽠4. Kitchen Cleaning Supplies
Dish soap
Food-safe surface sanitizer
Hand soap
Sponges
Scrub brushes
Clean dishcloths
Paper towels
Cleaning spray
Food-safe disposable gloves
Dishwashing gloves
Trash bags
Broom and dustpan/ Vacuum
Mop
Laundry detergent for reusable towels
Clean drying towels
π¦ 5. Packaging & Customer Orders
Bread bags
Food-safe paper bags
Bag clips or twist ties
Logo stickers
Ingredient labels
Allergen labels
Flavor labels
Date labels
Bagel packaging
Mini loaf packaging
Flight boxes or containers
Permanent markers
Pickup order bags
𧀠6. Food Safety & Storage
Food-safe ingredient storage bins
Airtight flour containers
Containers for dry inclusions
Refrigerator storage containers
aprons
hair coverings
Food-safe storage labels
Refrigerator thermometer
Separate storage for allergens
Food-safe gloves, when needed
π§Ύ 7. Business & Administrative Supplies
Recipe notebook
Order notebook
Customer order tracking sheet
Printed menu
Price list
Ingredient inventory list
Expense tracker
Receipt storage
Pens and markers
Label printer
Payment tracking system
π§Ί 8. Storage & Organization
Shelving for baking supplies
Ingredient storage containers
Airtight containers for flour and sugar
Bins for packaging
Baskets for tools
Drawer organizers
Labels for storage bins
Dedicated space for cooling loaves
Containers for leftover inclusions
π¦β‘οΈ 9. Water & Electricity!
Water and electricity increase! My electricity bill has went up about $100 a month since starting Coco & Crumb! Thankfully, our water is included in our HOA!
And letβs not forget TIME!! time is priceless! My mornings start early, and there are many times where itβs hard for me to make plans because I have to make sure the dough doesnβt over ferment!
My main objective and goal is to always keep my prices low and affordable so that everybody can enjoy, but actually putting into perspective how much goes into a loaf of bread is an eye-opener! So hopefully no one complains too much that Iβm only charging $1 for add ins on my sweet loafs ππ
So if you took the time to read any of this, thank you! Hopefully this gives you a better idea of what goes into one loaf of bread! π©·π₯
