The smell of freshly baked bread

The smell of baking bread wafts through the restaurant as customers sit and wait (patiently) for the bread basket to arrive.

There is nothing like freshly baked goods. Fancy breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, cakes, and pastries can fit into any operator's menu. These items conjure up images of warmth, comfort, and Mom's house, so indulge your customers' senses.

The market today is full of easy-to-bake items that can help you accomplish that fresh-from-the-oven bakery appeal without the hassle. There's something to be said for a restaurant that serves fresh baked goods, and that something is yum! So to entice customers and generate profits serve a variety of freshly baked goods.

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