Making 28,000 Pastries a Week in a Small Brooklyn Bakery | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“We make about 13 to 14,000 cookies every week. For wholesale it's about 28,000 items weekly. We can get all of these things done with planning, a great team, and really big mixers.” Bon Appetit spends a day on the line with Brianna Fortiz, pastry chef at The Good Batch in Brooklyn, a small bakery that also operates as a mini factory for 200 wholesale clients in New York.
Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Jamie Gordon
Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch, Sahara Pagan
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Duell Davis
Assistant Camera: Berto Herrara
Production Assistant: Rowmel Findley
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Special Thanks: Anna Gordon and The Good Batch Staff
Filmed on Location at The Good Batch
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[@norf2690]

The way the owner knows and gladly lets Brianna runs the shop's operation speaks volumes about B's professionalism

[@clevequeensny]

You don't know what you're talking about. You can see her inexperience. And the owner doesn't want to deal with the cameras. And she can't teach anybody anything.

[@mattkelley6267]

That freezer is running on hopes and prayers 😂

[@gracenmercy579]

Lol

[@jadeskye79]

I cringed hearing that struggling fan and seeing the amount of icing on the fan vents

[@caroleejohnson1553]

That freezer needs defrosted.

[@Brentatious]

Sure is. I see that quite a bit in my area.

[@SallyMnc]

😅true

[@cajunfid]

Brianna needs her own baking show. Such a natural teacher.

[@deliyajackman8808]

It’s amazing how fast the owner went into action. Gotta be a quick thinker to solve problems 👏🏽

[@xxgo0kst3rxx]

Master of her craft knows exactly what her product is doing and her surrounding to be able to diagnose and troubleshoot like that

[@Ang3lxNick]

I went to prom with Brianna! I'm happy to see her doing amazing things as a pastry chef ^_^

[@KATZFEY]

how cute

[@tallabandit]

NICKKK I FOUND YOUUUU ITS JARED 👁️👁️👁️

[@martinjean6954]

Stalker red alert ‼️

[@xxgo0kst3rxx]

You tell she loves that place, her boss, she has been well taught and nurtured but also very young with a long way to go. Her potential is huge!

[@emilywynstra]

I absolutely love these BA videos where we get a glimpse into lesser known duties of food/restaurant careers!

[@mschilepepper10]

I could of sat here and watched for hours. Loved how she explained everything and her olive oil cookie with the balsamic vinegar cream and peach paste filling ice cream sandwich cookie is something I would be willing to try because I do enjoy olive oil cake 👍🏻

[@corgeousgeorge]

That comfort cake seems like it would be perfect for an adult. Like, not too sweet, a little sour, just more depth of flavor and not just slapping you in the face with sugar. I'd definitely want a slice.

[@brianaguevara9964]

When she said “the only wall we like” while frosting the cake 😂yes👏🏽

[@vivsevs1087]

i hollered at this comment too. Brianna is such a treat to watch

[@Hellot2009ify]

Yeah, because down with nation states!!!

[@schnibbyy]

Love when known individuals on the terror watch list enter the country 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@camerica7400]

They need a proper dehumidifier for there freezer before the entire thing bust :(

[@freddyvelasquez4168]

When I saw the icicles on the fan 🤔

[@mattm1823]

That freezer is going to go down very soon unless they get someone in to do some PM

[@derrickenbuenosaires]

The freezer is a dehumidifer lol they need more defrost time or it just aint working

[@mariannerady1137]

I would watch a full hour of this, please make more

[@talya907]

oh I love her. what a great girl. she needs her own show, owner is lucky to have her and knows it!

[@mariofepa]

I'm sorry but I could not stop thinking about his woman needing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with the amount of orders she manages. Incredible operation she manages

[@MaureenDrees]

What an interesting tour! Thank you to Brianna, you’re knowledgeable, articulate, and enjoyable to listen to.

[@johnt7776]

Brianna needs her own KZbin channel! Personality in spades.

[@mickeymcmahon6883]

Give Brianna their own show, they’re fantastic!

[@TheKodiak72]

You are talking as if theres multiple people. Its Give brianna her own show, She's fantastic.

[@LD_5711]

@@TheKodiak72no, it’s because this person doesn’t know Brianna’s pronouns so they go with they/them as a default.

[@tallabandit]

its my sister and even believes there are two genders… poof 👁️

[@gummybearyeeah]

@@tallabanditwhat ??? That don’t even make sense

[@Gannicus-USA]

B can also have her own cooking show. Such a pleasant demeanor and has a stage presence

[@deepthoughtswithjessica]

What an operation! So well organized and efficient. Congrats on her much deserved success!🙌🏻

[@pmevanosky]

I enjoyed this video so much. There are times when I want to bake, and just because I can't make up my mind, I do absolutely nothing and eat a Pop-Tart instead. Even though you were all so busy, everybody had such a serenity. Busy and serene all at the same time.

[@user-lm4df4eu1y]

I just died when i heard her say "the only wall we like" at 14:00 minutes... we love the border pun lol

[@BluuBird2]

10:30 Please don't apologise - My brain just made me blurt out "buhhdur" in response without missing a beat. This is the kinda stuff that makes me smile

[@call_me_ping]

Brianna is amazing! Love listening to this and watching behind the scenes.

[@diddlybop]

Idc what part of the culinary industry you are in. If you are working in a kitchen i have nothing but respect and gratitude 🙏 that there are people who want to and love doing this. So valuable so difficult, you guys are beasts period.

[@primrosed2338]

I love organized kitchens and operations!

[@Midoncha]

poor walk in freezer, fighting for its life

[@michael74556]

That's a nice use of Excel for order management.

[@cupcake062807]

The freezer looks like its -200 degrees 😂

[@deliyajackman8808]

I loveeeee these type of videos 🌞

[@minimonisjimin2247]

these videos always make me miss working as a pastry chef, as much as I love my current job.

[@TWForeeever]

If I may ask, what do you now and why’d you leave your position as a pastry chef?

[@adilalovedongho]

My dream is having bakery that kinda works like this, supplying baked goods for the other businesses too

[@susannefalk6107]

Im in love with Brianna 😍 seems super friendly and looks soo pretty

[@donnadonaldson9671]

That was fascinating to watch. I really enjoyed it.

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

I love the environment here!

[@garybarawidan9252]

Omg. Chefs are the most productive professionals. I was exhausted watching .

[@dereckzikapanda8831]

taught me so much in such a short video , you're a DOUGH rable ❤

[@frasersgirl4383]

I loved this young woman! She made a wonderful video!!

[@patricklilly]

love her...."I'm fruity"

[@corvettesbme]

I love these videos!❤

[@dawndiscusses5685]

Brianna was so engaging, I couldve watched so much more. Great video.

[@kentjensen7836]

That Scone sounds delicious! Brianna is such a great teacher-An amazing show!

[@lolamaven3971]

Loveee this!!

[@trumanearl]

That freezer needs servicing. love your contnet

[@ATma943]

AH I used to go frequently when I lived in Clinton Hill. Glad to know there's a great woman behind the operation!

[@oliviapaone131]

I’m going to nyc this weekend and I’ve added this bakery on my itinerary after watching this video(:

[@cynthiasmith4130]

My favorite part of life, is enjoying a doughnut, or a great cookie!!!! 😋😋😋.......

[@corgeousgeorge]

Holy smokes, that Elote scone looks increditble!! I want it in my belly now!!!

[@carlosmanuel7160]

"the only wall we like"

[@DANIELJRAINEY]

Love the fruit tattoos!🎉

[@lgm3220]

I’m awestruck 😱😱😱

[@Charltoncorey]

I love how you brought up the tattoo at the same exact time my brain did😂 I loved her even more after her answer

[@candicerandklev5721]

I’m watching this at 2 am rn and I keep hearing a beeping sound in the back of the video but it’s the same exact sound of my house alarm for whenever a door is opened and I fr thought that someone broke in 😂

[@dcontreras4926]

Nice job ❤

[@anhthynguyen9253]

I think French pastry chefs will scream when looking at that poor dark freezer.

[@zachjordan7365]

''dont laugh'' that was cute hahahaha

[@rosiechocolate]

Looks sweet.

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

Elote scones??? That sounds FANTASTIC 🫶

[@bdavi2269]

that freezer needs some TLC

[@pishcheck]

Please give Brianna her own show on here, she was wonderful!

[@mellamodanitza]

she’s so cool omg

[@jpjapers]

I saw a video recently of the minnesota state fair where one cookie stall is making 3 million cookies A DAY.

[@cool4ever329]

the fruity tattoo joke made my day :)

[@justfIy]

That’s one flawless owner & employee relationship

[@icymollyslid]

please do Mindy's Bakery in Chicago!

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

Salute❤

[@antoniacelestin8350]

Well done......

[@gabrielacotto9436]

Brianna estas brutal mija! 🇵🇷🔥

[@argntess]

subtle

[@giuliani3570]

very interesting. I admit I would have expected freshly baked cakes if I was buying one. But then I realized, if they are just baked, they would be too soft to frost like that.

[@509734]

I bet that’s the only reason why they freeze cakes so that they’re frost-able and they don’t stockpile them otherwise

[@supernova622]

It also allows you to do large batches of one variety at a time. If they were mixing and baking for a single cake at a time, they'd never be able to get ahead. It's time and cost inefficient

[@kbcakes6918]

Freezing also helps to keep the cakes moist.

[@Laurabarros_]

amoooo😍

[@RogerEbert-vy5pv]

I've worked in kitchens for 30 years. Not much glamour.

[@Sweetsandthings]

Can I ask the company you use for the flour and sugar please? Thanks 😊 love the bakery !

[@DOGO8991]

Brianna is awesome

[@Das_Vert]

That freezer walk-in was rough. Too much moisture in that place. Needs more maintenance in regards to ice formation.

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

I’m gonna stop by.

[@deborahwood4728]

U r so much more than a pastry chef. You have a finger in every pie - excuse the pun😂

[@zitagarnier9287]

The only wall we like

[@loveforeignaccents]

That would be my biggest downfall, working in a bakery... I would be eating all of the profits!!

[@anatoliagolden-hall4553]

See, this is so much more interesting to watch than watching the Kardashians sit around burbling nonsense out of their expressionless faces.

[@thedeeprot]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Dwtdman]

Butter. 😂😂😂

[@davidbanda1840]

Oh we LOVE Brianna. ❤

[@carinen8119]

Fun

[@4plus4equalsmoo]

don't laugh i immediately laughed

[@kiddream5749]

Please get a technician for that walk in box because you got ice hit the blade

[@leemblood]

They need a new freezer omg…food isn’t stored correctly. Freezer burn gross

[@annafiorentin7120]

They need to clean that vent in the freezer.

[@bubblybelle555]

I don’t get how she called it a crumb coat when it ended up being the only layer of icing over the cake at the end

[@lauryniti1807]

ooo shes a girls girl i love her

[@lfcbpro]

Anyone else miss a lot because they were watching that guy fighting his cookie monster machine???

[@AlbertoGonzalez..]

🎉

[@ZEN-gi5tz]

is it just me or that freezer seems like everything in their is just freezer burned

[@nicolenew1708]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@tallabandit]

SISTERRRRRR

[@tvommy]

This seems like a nice bakery upset I liive in the mitten state rather than new york

[@noneyabusiness8278]

The reaching of the container on shelf too darn high, I do the same with tongs and I’m tall 5*8.

[@RYN988]

That freezer has seen better days

[@lickitysmackity]

NO TY!

[@duo315]

14:01 I see what you did there

[@Nunya_Damn]

Came here to say this

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@Nunya_Damnwhat

[@ArtTheSinger]

Heating up cookie Dough?? wtf..