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Pocket Baker | Baking Systems, Troubleshooting & Pricing for Home & Cottage Bakers

Helping home and cottage bakers think like professional bakers.



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  • Learn Baking Fundamentals
  • Troubleshoot Baking Problems
  • Workflow & Make-Ahead
  • Build a Baking Business
  • Measure & Bake Consistently
  • Price Your Baked Goods

Recent Posts
What Does Overnight Fermentation Actually Do to Pizza Dough?

What Does Overnight Fermentation Actually Do to Pizza Dough?

What Temperature Should Pizza Be Baked At? (By Pizza Style)

What Temperature Should Pizza Be Baked At? (By Pizza Style)

Can You Overknead Dough? (Why It's Less Common Than You Think)

Can You Overknead Dough? (Why It's Less Common Than You Think)

What Type of Baking Business Are You Building?

What Type of Baking Business Are You Building?


When Baking Goes Wrong

and how to fix it

  • Why Is My Pie Dough Crumbly? (And How to Fix It)
  • Why Is My Pie Crust Soggy on the Bottom? (And How to Fix It)
  • Why Does My Pie Crust Shrink? (And How to Prevent It)
  • Why Is My Pie Crust Tough? (And How to Fix It)
more troubleshooting

When Baking Becomes a Business

and how to make it work

  • What Type of Baking Business Are You Building?
  • How to Create a Cottage Bakery Menu
  • How to Price Cakes for Profit (Custom Orders Explained)
  • How Much Should You Charge for Cupcakes? (Stop Guessing - Use This Method)
more business systems

When Baking Becomes Busy

and how to keep it manageable

  • How Professional Bakeries Repurpose Leftover Croissants (and Reduce Waste)
  • How to Make Pizza Dough Ahead of Time (Refrigerate, Freeze or Par-Bake)
  • A New Baker Sees Five Products. A Professional Baker Sees One Dough
  • Can You Freeze Croissants? (Baked, Unbaked, and Laminated Dough)
more management tips

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Hi, I'm Jun Martin

I built Pocket Baker after 25 years in professional kitchens to help serious home and cottage bakers build repeatable systems, master bread and pastry fundamentals, and bake with consistency and confidence.

Here, you’ll find practical guidance on technique, workflow, make-ahead strategies, troubleshooting, and pricing - the habits and structures professional kitchens rely on every day.

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