You can track inventory for a bakery, but to be honest it would be a pain, you have a short shelf life, and waste/spillage to contend with too.  QBO is designed to buy a widget and sell it nothing else

Best bet is just post the purchase of materials to COGS […]

Resolution for 'bakery issue: 'Can I track inventory for a bakery?' available: Yes.

The bakery issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the bakery issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex bakery issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other bakery support options.

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