You might have heard the adage, ‘It's not a piece of cake.' Well this statement perfectly suits the baking business. Baking is a desirable art but you need the talent and skills to stand out and succeed. If baking is your calling, check out these 10 essential tips that will help you take your business to the next level.
Learn about your craft: Baking is nothing short of an art. Try different type of recipes to understand how the ingredients work and whether it suits the general taste palate. "Before obtaining any technical skill it is important to be passionate and motivated," says Sanjana Patel who is a partner and executive pastry chef at French patisserie, La Folie in Mumbai. "Have sound knowledge about the basic theory of baking and the ingredients you use. Different weather conditions can change the outcome of your product. Be careful with what and how you use it," she adds.
Stand out: Baking has become quite a popular career option. After all who doesn't love a good sugar rush? The down point however is that you can get lost in the crowd. "You need to understand your competition and observe where there is a gap in the market. Connect with your target audience and constantly innovative your art. Draw inspiration from ongoing and upcoming trends in the fashion, luxury and food and wine industry," suggests Sanjana.
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