Tearing a small piece of shokupan bread

DAY 1

Tear the loaf and place a piece in your mouth to enjoy the silky soft taste.

Cutting shokupan bread into slices

DAY 2

The bread turns sweeter on day 2. Slice it as thick as you like and add your favorite toppings.

A slice of toasted shokupan bread

DAY 3

Toast the bread for a crispy crust. Slice, wrap and freeze the rest.

How to cut your Anshokupan (sweet Azuki bean)

How to cut your Anshokupan (sweet Azuki bean)

HOW TO PRESERVE

To preserve any leftovers after day 3, simply wrap the individual slice in foil and slide them into a zipper bag to freeze.

Defrost and toast to serve.

Wrapping shokupan bread slices in foil
Putting wrapped shokupan bread slices in a zipper bag