Baker’s Insight
a digital resource for the modern baker
Welcome To Baker’s Insight
Erika Record Baking Equipment is proud to publish Baker’s Insight, a digital resource for bakers. This exciting platform includes blogs, podcasts, recipes, videos, and other content geared towards helping bakers and their bakeries succeed.
Sour Dough Revisited 🍞
Sour Dough Revisited 🍞Episode Description Join us on this edition of Baker's Insight as our host, Dan DaRocha, President of Erika ... read more
Considering Gas? Discover Why An Electric Deck Oven Might Be Better!
Considering a Gas Deck? Discover Why an Electric Deck Oven Might Be Better! Are you currently in the market for a new deck oven? ... read more
Which Spiral Mixer Should You Choose For Your Bakery?
SegmentsWhich Spiral Mixer Is Best For My Bakery & Dough Production? There are a wide variety of different spiral mixers your bakery ... read more
Why A Removable Head Matters For Your Dough Divider Rounder
Why A Removable Head Matters For Your Dough Divider Rounder Did you know that not all divider rounders are created equal? While ... read more
ER Bakes – Dafina’s Strawberry Cheesecake
ER Bakes - Dafina's Strawberry Cheesecake Hey there, good people. I hope this post finds you healthy, optimistic and ready for some ... read more
ER Bakes – Austin’s Banana Muffins
ER Bakes - Austin's Banana Bread We're excited to give you a sneak peek of what our team has been up to during quarantine, with our ... read more
Test Baker’s Corner – Blueberry Quick Bread
Test Baker's Corner - Blueberry Quickbread Hey there, Folks! I'm Dafina, the Test Baker here at Erika Record. In these times of ... read more
Navigating Business During Coronavirus
Navigating Business During Coronavirus - A Strategic Response & Action Plan For Bakeries & Restaurants Erika Record ... read more
Divider Rounder Buying Guide
Episode Description On this “Short & Sweet” of Baker’s Insight, we discuss purchasing a divider rounder. Join us as our host Carl ... read more
Purchasing A Divider Rounder
Purchasing A Divider RounderSeason: 2 | Episode: 2 | Published: 3/3/2020 Synopsis: On this “Short & Sweet” of Baker’s Insight, we ... read more
Advice On Ordering Cookie Machine Drums and Accessories
Join us as our host Daniel DaRocha, President of Erika Record Baking Equipment discusses some of the most frequently asked questions clients ask when ordering drums, dies, and templates for our cookie machines and depositors. read more
Ordering Drums
On this “Short & Sweet” of Baker’s Insight, we discuss the ordering process for drums. Join us as our host Daniel DaRocha, President of Erika Record Baking Equipment discusses some of the most frequently asked questions clients ask when ordering drums, dies, and templates for our cookie machines and depositors. read more
The Oven Expert
We Are the Oven Experts! On this edition of the Bakers Insight podcast, Daniel DaRocha, President of Erika Record Baking ... read more
Meet Craig Kominiak | Baker’s Profile
Meet professional baker and Erika Record sales consultant, Craig Kominiak! Join us as we discuss his entry into the baking business and his journey thus far. Check out our bonus, "Baking with Julia" episode featuring Craig! read more
Quality of Life
Join us as we discuss how bakers can maintain a quality of life while balancing the hectic work schedule and demands of bakery life. read more
Increasing Your Bakery’s Production
On this edition, we explore some of the considerations bakers may have when trying to grow their production to meet increased demand. read more
Seasonality & Your Baking Operations
On this edition of The Baker's Insight Podcast, we explore how bakers can leverage seasonal shifts in business to explore new products and streamline their operations. read more
Pizza Trilogy – Neopolitan
Episode Description Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and resident test baker Scott, discuss recipe and technique for preparing a ... read more
PROOFED | August 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. Each installment we'll give you a collection of the things ... read more
PROOFED | July 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we'll give you a collection of the ... read more
PROOFED | June 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we'll give you a collection of the ... read more
PROOFED | May 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we'll give you a collection of the ... read more
Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses aren’t just for Christmas anymore! In this episode, our host Dan DaRocha and Craig Kominiak, an experienced baker and sales consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss how to produce a traditional gingerbread house. read more
Proofed | April 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we'll give you a collection of the ... read more
Challah At Me!
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Chris Houle, an experienced baker and sales consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss the method for producing both traditional Challah and Italian Easter Bread! read more
Automating Cookie Production
Exploring Cookie Production Equipment for Your Bakery If you’re reading this, chances are you have given some thought to ... read more
Proofed | March 2017
Thanks for Joining Us! Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we'll give you a collection of the ... read more
Let’s Review Pâte à Choux
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Austin Archdeacon, an experienced baker and product demonstrator at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss Pâte à Choux and the various products that can be made using this dough. read more
Proofed | February 2017
Welcome to the February 2017 edition of Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. Each installment we'll give you a collection of the things that have peaked our team's interest. read more
Pretzel Time
Episode Description Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Chris Houle, an experienced baker and sales consultant at ... read more
Proofed | January 2017
This is Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. Each installment we'll give you a collection of the things that have peaked our team's interest in the world of baking. read more
Montclair Bread
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Rachel Crampsey, owner of Montclair Bread discuss production of her popular doughnut offerings. read more
Traditional Butter Croissants
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Chris Houle, an experienced baker and Sales Consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss the method for producing a "Traditional Butter Croissant." This includes exploring the butter block, shaping and more! read more
Where’s the Butter?
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Craig Kominiak, an experienced baker and Sales Consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment explore the various production methods for producing French Baguettes. This includes solutions for startup, retail and wholesale bakeries. read more
Chocolate Chip Cookies Explored
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Austin Archdeacon, an experienced baker and Sales Consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment explore the different ingredients of a "traditional" chocolate chip cookie and their impact on the final product. read more
Instant Yeast Conversions
Erika Record Baking Equipment is dedicated to making baker's lives easier. This includes a helpful guide on instant yeast conversions. read more
Waffles Anytime
On this edition of Baker's Insight we explore a classic twist on the Belgian Waffle with a Liege style dough. read more
Temperature Conversions
Erika Record Baking Equipment is dedicated to making baker’s lives easier. This includes a helpful guide on temperature conversions. read more
French Macarons Exposed
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Austin Archdeacon, an experienced baker and Sales Consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss how to produce decadent French Macarons! read more
Let’s Brioche
Join us as our host Dan DaRocha and Craig Kominiak, an experienced baker and Sales Consultant at Erika Record Baking Equipment discuss how to easily produce the perfect brioche rolls. read more
Gotchya Foccacia
Focaccia dough is a for more than just Focaccia. Watch as Craig creates a variety of different products as he discusses his love of baking with our host Daniel DaRocha. read more
Breakfast Twist
The English Muffin is a classic breakfast staple. On this edition of Baker’s Insight we explore a classic twist on the traditional English Muffin and Sausage breakfast sandwich. Watch as one of our Sales Consultants and experienced Baker, Christopher Houle, shares his recipe and unique twist with our host Daniel DaRocha. read more
Gingerbread Journey
As the holiday season quickly approaches, so does baking season. Americans will consume millions of delectable baked goods. This includes cakes, pastries and a wide variety of cookies. On this edition of Baker’s Insight we go on a “gingerbread journey” and explore this iconic holiday treat. read more
How To Effectively Slice Delicate Baked Goods In A Mass Production Bakery
On this edition of Baker’s Insight, Craig Kominiak, a Sales Consultant with Erika Record Baking Equipment discusses how to slice delicate baked goods in a mass production bakery environment. read more
Expert Advice On Purchasing Bakery Equipment
On this edition of Baker’s Insight, Chris Houle, a Sales Consultant with Erika Record Baking Equipment discusses the various equipment options available to both newly formed and already established bakeries. read more
Bakery & Restaurant Marketing 101 – Online
Looking to develop a marketing campaign for your bakery or restaurant? In this edition of Baker's Insight we explore how to successfully market your food establishment online. read more
Convection Ovens Vs. Deck Ovens
Explore the differences and benefits between Commercial Convection Ovens and Commercial Deck Ovens. read more
Time To Fire Up the Grill!
As the summer season quickly approaches, the grill becomes a center piece of the culinary experience. With more food lovers willing to experiment and be creative, a different approach to the hamburger bun is explored with a bonus recipe shared! read more
French Baguettes – A Thing of Beauty
In this edition of Baker's Insights, we explore French Bread and share a bonus recipe that can help you make the perfect loaf! read more
Where Has All the Gluten Gone?
We explore, in this Baker’s Insight, the challenges bakeries are now facing due to the increased demand for gluten-free products. read more
Cookie! Get Your Holiday Cookies!
In this edition of Baker's Insights we explore various Christmas and Holiday cookie recipes for your Bakery. read more
Let’s Mix Things Up
In the world of bakeries and pastry shops, mixers are beyond common, they are a necessity. Due to their versatility and also familiarity with most bakers and chefs, planetary and spiral mixers are by far the most common style of mixers, and in most shops you will find one, the other, or both. read more
French Macaroons – Trending Upwards
More and more these days bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes are selling those small fancy brightly colored little treats we all know as French Macaroons. read more