NewsletterPROOFED | March 2017

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Welcome to Proofed, a newsletter for bakers. With each installment, we’ll give you a collection of the things that have piqued our team’s interest. Here’s what’s been proofing for the month of March! A lot of articles cross our workbench each month, here are a few that we think are worthy of a click!

Mirror Cakes
The amazing work of baker and artist Olga Noskova whose masterpieces include mirror finish and textured decorative cakes.

Picture Perfect
A great article from Serious Eats that outlines how to take some stunning photos of treats and feasts destined for social media fame!

Here’s a quick look at what our team is watching!

Dan Tries To Bake

You may recognize Dan DaRocha as the host from our Baker’s Insight series. When’s he’s not hanging around ER Studios, Dan serves as the owner of Erika Baking Equipment. Recently, he decided to trade the administrative office for the test bakery and dive straight into the baking process. Watch as he takes some of the mystery out of Magic Cake!

Whether it’s bread, cakes, cookies or donuts, we couldn’t help but catch a craving after looking at these delectable Instagram posts!

Antigua Artisan
This savory sourdough is complete with a beautiful crust. For more follow @antiguaartisan on Instagram.

Sweet Corner Bakeshop
This sea-salt chocolate chip cookie is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. For more follow @sweetcornernyc on Instagram.

Get Featured
Are you a baker with something that’s Insta CRAVE worthy? We’d love to feature your delectable treat. Here’s how:

  1. If you haven’t already, make sure you’re following @erbaking on Instagram
  2. Tag us on a photo that you think really captures the CRAVE for an opportunity to be featured in the next edition of Proofed!

ER Studio
Did you know our team regularly produces videos in a series we like to call Baker’s Insight? These videos showcase production of various baked goods featuring our talented team of bakers!

Let’s Review Pâte à Choux
In this episode, our host Dan DaRocha and Austin Archdeacon, an experienced baker and demonstrator at Erika Baking Equipment discuss pâte à choux and create both cream puffs and eclairs. Watch the process from start to finish and be sure to get our bonus recipe!

Let’s Hang!
We love meeting bakers! Here is a peak at some of our upcoming events.

NRA Show 2017
Are you in the Chicago area? Our team will be exhibiting at the National Restaurant Association Show on May 20 – 23 at McCormmick Place.

In addition to providing one-on-one consultations, attendees can have the opportunity to view some of our key equipment options including confectionery depositors, cookie machines, divider/rounders, mixers, sheeters, and slicers.

Our booth will be located in Lakeside Center, Booth#: 10902. Have a particular solution or production need you would like to discuss in advance? Please click here to contact us. We’re always here to help!

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