What Does The Costco Bakery Actually Make From Scratch?

The Costco bakery is one of the most popular sections in the store, second only to the food court.

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Some breads, like multi-grain, country French, rosemary, garlic, and cranberry, are made from scratch.

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Many pies, such as pumpkin, pecan, banana cream, and lemon meringue, are also made from scratch.

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Granola, granola nut bread, cheesecakes, and muffins are typically made from scratch, depending on the location.

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Items like apple and cherry pies, baguettes, bagels, artisan buns, and croissants arrive frozen.

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Cakes are simply cut to size and packaged, while pies are delivered with the bottom crust and filling already made.

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Sheet cakes, dinner rolls, custard pie, pound cake, and all-American chocolate cake are made from a mix.

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While some items aren't made from scratch, they are still high-quality and comparable to other grocery stores' baked goods.

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