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Worcester bakery shares what it took to serve Easter customers

  • Posted by Worcester Food April 2, 2024 - Filed in Business - #Worcester  #food  #easter  #European Bakery  - 3,241 views

     

    WORCESTER — In a heartfelt Facebook post, a Worcester bakery detailed the monumental effort it took to meet the demand for Easter treats this year, from babkas to poppy strudel.

    Celebrating the occasion, European Bakery expressed gratitude towards its patrons, "Thank you to everyone that came to see us for their Easter treats this year," highlighting the dedication of both regular and once-a-year visitors. A special nod was given to those who traveled hours to Worcester, emphasizing the widespread appeal of their offerings.

    The bakery, renowned for its Polish baked goods, also acknowledged the critical support of wholesale partners across New England. But the post didn't stop at thanks; it shared some eye-opening statistics on what it takes to keep up with the Easter rush:

    • A staggering 13,000 pounds of wheat flour was used in the creation of babka, strudel, cookies and bread
    • 1,200 pounds of rye flour for the sourdough starters
    • 16,000 eggs
    • 250 pounds of sugar were dedicated solely to dusting Chrusciki
    • 900 pounds of raw poppyseed for Poppy Strudel

    Amid the baking marathon, which lasted for 280 hours straight until Saturday afternoon, the team encountered a minor oven fire, showcasing the intense and sometimes unpredictable nature of large-scale baking operations.

    Despite the challenges, the bakery's dedication to quality and tradition shone through, "Most importantly, a huge thank you to a dedicated and talented team focused on producing the best Polish baked goods this side of Chicago!" the post read.

    To recuperate from their monumental effort, the bakery announced a closure on Tuesday, April 2nd, for some much-needed rest.

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