Set up your home bakery the right way
Reviews and guides for baking equipment, tools, packaging, and storage — everything you need to bake and sell with confidence.
Latest: Best Bakery Boxes for Cakes: Sizing Guide (4 to 12 Inch)
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Prices as of October 9, 2026
Our pick
qiqee White 6x6x5 Cake Box
6-inch — small cakes and gifts
$8.98
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Moretoes 5 Pack Cake Boxes 8 Inch
8-inch — the workhorse size
$8.99
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Wowxyz 3 Pack Tall Cake Boxes for Tier Cakes 10x10x12 Inch…
10-inch tall — layer cakes and tiered work
$16.99
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LNDIEHS 2 Pack Cake Boxes
12-inch — large parties and tiered cakes
$5.99
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Buying guides
In-depth reviews of stand mixers, ovens, proofers, packaging and more, so you buy the right gear the first time.
Best Dutch Oven for Sourdough Bread Under $100 (2026 Guide)
Four Dutch ovens under $100 that bake bakery-quality sourdough at home, plus the sizing, shape, and use-protocol details most guides skip.
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Best Bakery Packaging for Small Businesses in 2026
From kraft window boxes to food-safe bags and labels, here are the best packaging options for home bakers and small bakery businesses selling cookies, cakes, and pastries.
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Best Stand Mixers for Home Bakers in 2026
We tested and compared the top stand mixers for home bakers — from budget-friendly options to professional-grade machines. Here's what we actually recommend.
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Setup guides
Step-by-step guides for setting up a home bakery, from first mixer to running a real business.
How to Start a Cookie Business From Home (2026 Guide)
Cookies are the easiest legal product in cottage food — shelf-stable, shippable, and cheap to test. Here's the pricing, packaging, and paperwork to start.
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How to Start a Home Bakery: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
A twelve-step path from first legal check to first paid order, with real costs, the paperwork your state actually wants, and what to skip at the start.
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Home Bakery Business Plan: Free Template and Worked Example
A bakery business plan built for a home kitchen, not a storefront — with real 2026 startup numbers, a pricing model, and a one-page version you can finish tonight.
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Best Bakery Website Builders 2026: 6 Platforms Compared
A real bakery website builder comparison for home bakers — 2026 prices, transaction fees, pickup scheduling, allergen display, and the right pick per baker type.
Legal & licensing
Cottage food laws, permits, insurance and licensing, state by state.
Minnesota Cottage Food Law (2026): Registration, Limits, Rules
The Minnesota cottage food law lets home bakers sell up to $78,000 a year with an MDA registration. How Tier 1 and Tier 2 work now, and what changes in 2027.
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Cottage Food Permit: How to Get One in Your State (2026)
Some states issue a cottage food permit, some require registration, and some require nothing at all. Here's which one you need and how to file it.
Home Bakery Insurance: Real 2026 Costs and When You Need It
Home bakery insurance runs $25.92–$44/month for $1M–$2M in liability coverage. Here's what it covers, when it's actually required, and how to buy it.
Illinois Cottage Food Law: 2026 Rules for Home Bakers
Illinois has no cottage food sales cap, but you must register with your county health department and be a certified food protection manager. Here's the full process.
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