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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

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How to Scale a Baking Recipe (Using a conversion Factor)

How to Scale a Baking Recipe (Using a conversion Factor)

Can You Make Cinnamon Rolls Ahead of Time? (Overnight, Frozen, or Baked)

Can You Make Cinnamon Rolls Ahead of Time? (Overnight, Frozen, or Baked)

Why Professional Bakers Rarely Start From Scratch Every Morning

Why Professional Bakers Rarely Start From Scratch Every Morning

Pie Making Guide: How to Make Better Pie Dough & Pie Crust

Pie Making Guide: How to Make Better Pie Dough & Pie Crust


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

  • Can You Make Cinnamon Rolls Ahead of Time? (Overnight, Frozen, or Baked)
  • Why Professional Bakers Rarely Start From Scratch Every Morning
  • How Professional Bakeries Repurpose Leftover Croissants (and Reduce Waste)
  • How to Make Pizza Dough Ahead of Time (Refrigerate, Freeze or Par-Bake)
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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