Learn how Holsum bread is made!

The Holsum® plant is divided into two sections: the first section is where breads and buns are elaborated and the second section is for the production of cakes, cookies and other products. The conditions of the plant are extraordinarily hygienic. Our plant undergoes continuous maintenance so that it is always in optimum condition in terms of cleanliness and operations.

At Holsum, we hope that you enjoy how Holsum® Bread and Buns are made!

1. Flour

Flour is the main ingredient and it is received daily in bulk. Once received, it is stored in one of three enormous containers (called silos), which have a capacity of 150,00 pounds each.

2. Yeast

The flour is sifted and sent to the area where the dough is created. Flour is then mixed with water, yeast and nutrients and placed in tanks where the process of fermentation begins. This process takes approximately 2.5 hours.

After this initial fermentation, the dough is mixed with other ingredients such as: additional flour, sweeteners, soy bean oil, salt and others. In this part of the process two mixers with a capacity of 2,000 pounds each are used.

The dough is divided into individual molds of 16, 20 or 24 ounces.

While travelling on mechanical belts, the bread undergoes it's final fermentation process (one that has revolutionized the bread industry). At a temperature of 118 degrees Fahrenheit and with a relative humidity of 82%, the mass grows to the desired size. (This process takes 55 minutes).

Once the final fermentation process ends, the bread is automatically transported to the oven where it is baked for 22 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the bread is taken out of the oven, a machine separates the bread from the mold and then moves it to a cooling rack where it will sit for 60 minutes.

The bread is finally taken to a machine that slices it, packs it individually and sets the expiration date.

9. Distribution

The bread units are then placed in baskets and taken to the trucks that will deliver them to shops around the island.