11 x 17 x 4 Wicketed Poly Bakery Bags - Professional Packaging for Challah and Large Artisan Loaves
These generous wicketed bakery bags are made for your most impressive breads. At 11 x 17 inches with a 4-inch bottom gusset, they're perfectly sized for challah, braided loaves, large artisan rounds, and specialty breads that need room to breathe. The wicketed format means fast, efficient bagging whether you're packaging for your farmers market booth or keeping up with weekend bakery rushes.
Specs: 11 x 17 x 4" | 1 mil | Commercial Grade Poly | 1,000/case | FDA food-contact compliant
Key Features
- Generous Dimensions: The 11" wide opening accommodates braided challah, large boules, and artisan loaves without squishing your beautiful crust work
- 4" Bottom Gusset: Creates a stable, flat base so breads stand upright on display — perfect for farmers market tables and bakery cases
- Wicketed Dispensing: Pre-stacked on wickets for lightning-fast bagging — just grab, insert bread, and slide off. Essential for busy market mornings
- Crystal Clear Poly: 1 mil commercial grade material showcases your bread's golden crust and artisan details while providing moisture protection
- Food-Safe: FDA compliant for direct food contact, so you can confidently bag breads for sale at markets, shops, and cottage food operations
Applications
- Challah and Braided Breads: The wide opening and tall profile fit traditional challah, brioche braids, and decorative holiday loaves beautifully
- Artisan Bakeries: Perfect for large sourdough rounds, country loaves, and rustic boules that need showcase-worthy presentation
- Farmers Market Vendors: Wicketed design speeds up customer transactions — bag and go while the line keeps moving
- Cottage Food Operations: FDA compliant packaging helps home bakers meet food safety requirements while looking professional
- Holiday Bread Sales: Ideal size for seasonal specialty breads like stollen, panettone wrappers, and Easter breads
Common Questions
Q: Will these bags fit my braided challah without crushing it?
A: Absolutely! The 11-inch wide opening gives you plenty of room to slide in a standard challah (typically 8-10" across), and the 17" height accommodates tall braided loaves. The 4" gusset lets the bag expand around your bread's natural shape.
Q: What does "wicketed" mean and why does it matter?
A: Wicketed bags come pre-stacked on a metal wire holder. You simply pull a bag off the wicket, insert your bread, and the bag releases automatically. This speeds up packaging dramatically — essential when you're bagging dozens of loaves for market day or keeping up with bakery counter traffic.
Q: Are these bags okay for selling bread at farmers markets?
A: Yes! These bags are FDA food-contact compliant, meeting the requirements for selling baked goods at markets, through cottage food operations, and in retail bakeries. They provide the professional presentation that helps your artisan breads stand out.
Why Choose Cellobags.com
For over 40 years, we've been helping small bakeries and home bakers find the right packaging to showcase their craft. We know your challah deserves better than a grocery store twist-tie bag — and we know your margins matter. That's why we offer wholesale pricing on professional bakery packaging, with fast shipping so you're never caught short before market day.