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Creating Products from Recipes

Link a recipe to a product so the product cost is automatically calculated from the recipe.

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Creating Products from Recipes

  • Link a recipe to a product so costs are calculated automatically
  • Set portion sizes to price individual items from a batch
  • View profit margins and cost breakdowns at a glance

In BakeOnyx, you can create products that are directly tied to your recipes. When you link a recipe to a product, the material cost is calculated automatically based on your ingredient costs. You can then add labour and overhead costs to get a complete picture of what each product costs to make—and how much profit you're making on each sale.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

  • A recipe already created in BakeOnyx with ingredients and quantities
  • Ingredient costs up to date in your inventory
  • A selling price in mind for your product
Note: If your recipe hasn't been created yet, you'll need to add it first. Recipes form the foundation of recipe-based products.

Creating a Recipe-Based Product

  1. Go to Products from the main menu.
  2. Click the + New Product button.
  3. In the product form, enter a Product Name (for example, "Sourdough Loaf 450g").
  4. Select Recipe as the product type.
  5. Click the Recipe dropdown and choose the recipe you want to link to this product.
Product form showing recipe selection dropdown and portion size fields

Setting Your Portion Size

A portion size lets you price a specific amount from a batch. For example, if your sourdough recipe makes 2 kg of dough, but you sell 450g loaves, set the portion size to 450g. BakeOnyx will automatically calculate the material cost for that portion.

  1. In the Portion Size field, enter the weight or volume of one unit you're selling (for example, 450).
  2. In the Portion Unit dropdown, select the unit (for example, g for grams, ml for millilitres).
Tip: If you sell the entire batch as one product (like a wedding cake), set the portion size to match your recipe yield. This way, the full recipe cost becomes the product cost.

Adding Labour and Overhead Costs

The material cost comes from your recipe, but you can also add labour and overhead to get a complete cost picture.

  1. In the Labour Hours field, enter how many hours of labour this product requires (for example, 0.5 for 30 minutes).
  2. In the Overhead Amount field, enter any additional costs per unit (for example, packaging, utilities, or rent allocation).
  3. Enter your Sell Price—the amount you charge customers for this product.

Reviewing Your Cost Breakdown

Once you've filled in the details, BakeOnyx shows you a cost breakdown:

  • Material Cost: Calculated from your recipe ingredients
  • Labour Cost: Based on labour hours (if your account has an hourly rate set)
  • Overhead: Any additional costs you've entered
  • Total Cost: Material + Labour + Overhead
  • Profit Margin: Shows your margin as a percentage and dollar amount
Warning: If your ingredient costs change, the product's material cost updates automatically. Check your profit margins regularly, especially if you adjust recipe ingredients or ingredient supplier costs.

Saving Your Product

  1. Review all the details to make sure everything is correct.
  2. Click Save Product.
  3. Your product is now ready to use in orders and sales.

Next Steps

The summary, FAQ, and statistics in this section were compiled from public sources and reviewed by the BakeOnyx editorial team. AI-assisted research.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does BakeOnyx automatically calculate product costs?▾

BakeOnyx automatically calculates the material cost for a product by linking it to a specific recipe. The system uses the ingredients and quantities defined in the recipe, along with your up-to-date inventory costs, to determine the base material expense. You can further refine this by adding labour and overhead costs.

What is a portion size in BakeOnyx, and why is it important?▾

A portion size in BakeOnyx defines the specific weight or volume of a single unit you sell from a larger batch. For example, if a recipe yields 2kg of dough but you sell 450g loaves, you'd set the portion size to 450g. This ensures accurate cost calculation and pricing for individual items.

Can I add labour and overhead costs to my products in BakeOnyx?▾

Yes, BakeOnyx enables you to add labour and overhead costs beyond just material expenses. You can input the estimated labour hours required for production and any additional per-unit overhead costs, such as packaging or a portion of rent, to get a comprehensive understanding of your product's total cost.

How does BakeOnyx help me understand my profit margins?▾

Once you've entered all relevant costs (material, labour, overhead) and your selling price, BakeOnyx provides a detailed cost breakdown. It clearly displays the material cost, labour cost, overhead, total cost, and calculates your profit margin as both a percentage and a dollar amount, offering immediate insights into profitability.

What should I do if my recipe isn't created yet in BakeOnyx?▾

If your recipe is not yet created in BakeOnyx, you must add it first before creating a recipe-based product. Recipes serve as the fundamental basis for calculating costs when linked to a product. Ensure all ingredients, quantities, and units are accurately entered into the recipe module.

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