Artisan bread

Artisan bread

Innovation in Food Engineering

Preserving the appearance, structure and flavour of handmade bread in an automated plant

ARTISAN BREAD

Termopan by Insertec makes it possible

Reproducing the properties of artisan bread in an automated production environment requires precise thermal control, knowledge of the product and complete mastery of the process.

Deck ovens with refractory hearths and cyclothermic systems reproduce the thermal behaviour of a traditional oven.
By combining radiant and convection heat, we achieve consistent texture, colour and crust development, even on high-output production lines.

Temperature control for living dough

Reproducing the qualities of artisan bread on industrial lines means respecting the dynamic properties of living dough.

Our thermal system supports the development of the crumb’s air cells, allowing the gas produced during fermentation to expand and avoiding stresses that compromise crumb elasticity. The crust must form gradually, without sealing the product too early.

Extended fermentation

Extended fermentation in humidity- and temperature-controlled chambers develops full flavour, an open crumb and a crisp crust.
The line accommodates slow processes, with or without intermediate refrigeration, respecting the dough’s natural development time.

Gentle handling at every stage

For artisan bread, every movement matters.

Our automated loading solutions preserve the shape and volume of each piece during transfer to the oven, maintaining the quality of artisan forming in an industrial environment.

Refractory hearth

Baking takes place on refractory stone, in deck ovens or adapted tunnel ovens, to ensure a firm base and progressive baking.

The right adjustments to steam, temperature and time achieve a crisp crust and a distinctive crumb.

Unloading and natural cooling

Once baked, the bread is unloaded carefully and cooled naturally or using gentle forced cooling systems.

This stage stabilises moisture and prevents deformation, preserving the texture and appearance characteristic of artisan bread.

Tailored options

  • Zone-by-zone steam injection
  • Programmed recipes
  • Multiple formats in a single chamber

Automated lines for artisan bread

Automated artisan bread line

Proofing chambers

Temperature control for each chamber

Wire mesh belt oven infeed

Baking control panels

Oven discharge and conveying

Cooling line

Artisan bread varieties

Artisan bread production lines

Artisan bread requires slow processes, complex doughs and consistent results. We
design and adapt our automated lines for extended fermentation, stone baking and free-standing loaves, while maintaining production control and stability.

  • This bread line handles soft, highly hydrated doughs
  • Handles irregular formats and freely scored loaves
  • Supports hearth baking in deck or tunnel ovens
  • Automates production while preserving the product’s identity

We design industrial lines that respect the character of every bread.

Traditional loaf

Bâtard loaf

Rustic breads

Galician bread

Seeded loaf

Candeal loaf

Compatible product types

Our systems are compatible with a wide variety of artisan-style products. Examples include:

Ciabatta, baguettes (classic or rustic), Galician-style or crusty loaves, high-hydration breads, farmhouse loaves, bread rolls, wholemeal or seeded breads, and mini cocktail formats

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Diseñamos soluciones configurables y escalables

Te acompañamos en todo el proceso de gestión y personalización

Adaptaciones específicas

Hornos de pisos modulares, adaptados a cargas mixtas

Vaporización ajustable por etapa de cocción

Carga y descarga asistida para procesos semi-automáticos

Compatibilidad con líneas de fermentación lenta o en frío

Termopan by Insertec colabora en la ingeniería de proceso, diseño por receta y automatización, adaptando la línea a cada necesidad.

Ventajas operativas

Cocción directa sobre piedra refractaria

Control individual de cámaras en hornos de pisos

Regulación precisa de humedad y tiempo de leudado

Flexibilidad para trabajar en procesos discontinuos