Cottage + Micro Bakeries
Bakeware for cottage and micro bakeriesYou bake to order, batch after batch, from your own kitchen. Our pans are built to last, so every loaf, cheesecake and layer cake comes out like the last one.
Built for the bakery in your kitchen.
Porch pickups, farmers market tables… or preorders that sell out by Thursday. Cottage and micro bakeries are some of the hardest working kitchens we know, and many of you already bake with our pans.
Maybe you sell under your state’s cottage food law, rent time in a shared commercial kitchen or your first order is next week. Wherever you bake, this page puts the right pans, pricing and baking help in one place.
Why small bakeries choose Fat Daddio’s
Your pans work as hard as you do. Ours are built for the task.
- Built to last, every day. Professional kitchens and serious bakers use our anodized aluminum pans daily. They are rated to 550°F (288°C), with no coatings to chip, flake or peel. Why anodized aluminum?
- Consistent from the first bake to the fiftieth. Anodized aluminum spreads heat evenly and resists warping, so the last cheesecake of the week bakes like the first. Slow & Low Baking
- PFAS-free. No PFAS, PTFE or PFOA, and no applied coatings. Your customers will appreciate healthier baking, too. PFAS-free bakeware
- Safe for sourdough. Our anodizing is non-reactive, so acidic sourdough and rye doughs will not pick up metallic tastes. Choosing the Right Loaf Pan
- The size your order calls for. We make more than 150 pan types. Round cheesecake pans alone come in 13 sizes, from 3 x 2 to 12 x 3 inches. Shop all bakeware
- We started with one pan, too. In 1968, Papa, an aerospace engineer, built a better cookie sheet because Grandma’s shortbread kept overbaking. That one pan grew into a family business. Today, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, we make bakeware for home bakers, cheesecake makers and bakeries around the world. Our story
Shop by what you bake
Start with what is on your menu.
| What you bake | Pans | Tools | Baking help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough and sandwich loaves | Bread & Loaf Pans | Bench Scrapers, Bread & Cake Knives, Cooling & Baking Racks | Choosing the Right Loaf Pan |
| Cheesecakes | Round Cheesecake Pans, Square Cheesecake Pans, Rectangle Sheet Cheesecake Pans, Springform Pans | Spatulas, Cooling & Baking Racks | New York-style cheesecake, Water bath cheesecake science |
| Layer and celebration cakes | Round Cake Pans, Square Cake Pans | Heating Core Rod, Cake Turntables, Cake & Pastry Rings, Disposable Pastry Bags | Heating Core Rod guide, Baking Instructions |
| Cookies, bars and brownies | Cookie Sheet, Baking Sheet Pans, Square Cheesecake Pans for clean-cut bars | Dough & Icing Leveler Set for evenly rolled cookie dough, Silicone Baking Mats, Cooling & Baking Racks | Baking Conversions |
| Pies, tarts and market minis | Pie Pans, Tart & Quiche Pans, Mini Tartlet Pans, Cupcake & Muffin Pans, 3 and 4 inch Round Cheesecake Pans | Cooling & Baking Racks | Troubleshooting Guides |
Pricing for small bakeries.
Buying for your bakery, not just your kitchen? Apply for a Small Bakery account. After approval, sign in and your Small Bakery pricing applies automatically when you shop.
To apply, tell us:
- Your bakery name and the state you bake in
- Where you sell: website, social page, farmers market or storefront
- Your cottage food permit or registration number, if your state issues one
Apply for a Small Bakery account
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When your bakery outgrows the kitchen.
Signing a lease? Supplying a cafe? Need a pan in a size nobody makes? Our Commercial team works with foodservice and wholesale partners at higher volumes, and we offer custom manufacturing and private label bakeware.
Not sure which fits? Contact us and we will point you the right way.
Frequently asked questions
Are Fat Daddio's pans made for daily bakery use?
Yes. Professional kitchens, serious bakers and high-volume bakeries use our anodized aluminum pans every day. They are rated to 550°F (288°C) and have no coatings to chip, flake or peel. Hand wash and dry after each bake to maintain its appearance.
Do you offer pricing for cottage and micro bakeries?
Yes. Apply for a Small Bakery account. After approval, sign in and your pricing applies automatically when you shop. Foodservice and wholesale buyers ordering at higher volumes can apply for a partner account through our Commercial page.
Is Fat Daddio's bakeware PFAS-free?
Yes. Our anodized aluminum bakeware is free of PFAS, PTFE and PFOA, with no applied coatings.
Should I use a cheesecake pan or a springform pan?
Both release your cake from the bottom, so you never flip a finished cheesecake. A cheesecake pan has a solid wall and a push-up bottom. A springform pan has a two-piece wall with a latch. Chill the cheesecake fully before you release it.
Can I put my pans in the dishwasher?
Yes, but it will affect the appearance. We recommend hand washing. Dishwasher detergents can discolor anodized aluminum, but they will not affect your pan’s performance or lifetime of use.
How full should I fill each pan?
It depends on the pan’s depth. Our Baking Instructions cover batter fill by pan depth, when to add a heating core and how slow, low oven temperatures bake more evenly. Baking Conversions helps you scale a recipe to a new pan size.
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Need OEM bakeware for your daily operations?
We can manufacture to your size, materials, and specifications
with low minimum order quantities in the foodservice industry. Contact us for more information.