Recipe Versioning and History

• Understand how BakeOnyx automatically tracks changes to your recipes
• View what changed between recipe versions with side-by-side comparisons
• Restore a previous recipe version while keeping your full change history intact

What Is Recipe Versioning?

Recipe versioning automatically saves a snapshot of your recipe every time you make meaningful changes—like adjusting ingredient amounts, adding new steps, or changing your yield. This feature helps you track the evolution of your recipes, compare different versions, and quickly revert to a previous version if needed.

Every recipe in BakeOnyx starts with Version 1 when you create it. Each time you edit ingredients, instructions, or yield, a new version is automatically created. Your complete change history is always preserved, so you never lose track of how a recipe has evolved.

Viewing Your Recipe Version History

1. From your BakeOnyx dashboard, navigate to Recipes.
2. Click on the recipe you want to review.
3. Scroll down to the Version History section.
4. You'll see a list of all versions for this recipe, with the most recent at the top. Each entry shows the version number, date created, and a brief summary of what changed.

Comparing Two Versions

The diff view lets you see exactly what changed between any two versions of your recipe.

1. In the Version History section, click on any version number to select it.
2. Click the Compare button (or the comparison icon next to the version).
3. A side-by-side view will open showing the differences between the selected version and the current version.
4. Changes are highlighted in color: additions appear in green, removals in red, and modifications in yellow.

This is especially helpful when you're troubleshooting a recipe that didn't turn out as expected. You can quickly spot what changed since your last successful batch.

Restoring a Previous Recipe Version

If you want to go back to an earlier version of your recipe, you can restore it in just a few clicks. Here's how:

1. In the Version History section, find the version you want to restore.
2. Click the Restore button next to that version.
3. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Confirm Restore to proceed.
4. BakeOnyx creates a new version with your restored recipe, then applies the old snapshot. Your complete history remains intact—nothing is ever deleted.

What Triggers a New Version?

BakeOnyx automatically creates a new version when you make meaningful changes to your recipe, such as:

• Adding or removing an ingredient
• Changing ingredient amounts or units
• Editing baking instructions or techniques
• Adjusting your recipe yield

Minor edits like updating recipe notes or descriptions don't create new versions. This keeps your version history focused on the changes that actually matter to your baking.

Next Steps

• Adding and Managing Ingredients — Learn how to update ingredients in your recipes
• Creating a New Order — Use your recipes to create orders and scale batches
• Using Bake Buddy (AI Assistant) — Get recipe suggestions and optimization tips