北海道のふづき
I stopped by the relatively new bakery called "Milk in Bread" that opened this year before lunch. I wish I had taken more time at the cafe in Stellar Place before coming here. I'm terrible at planning! The bakery opens at 11 am, which is a bit late for a bakery. The pastries are on the smaller side, but the prices are a bit high, so the cost performance may not be the best. However, considering they use only milk without water, maybe the prices are justified?
Here is what I got for takeout:
- Hojicha red bean bun (¥180)
- Milk bread 4 slices (¥440)
The hojicha red bean bun has a chewy texture with hojicha red bean paste and walnuts in the center. As soon as you take a bite, you can enjoy the fluffy hojicha aroma and moistness. The hojicha red bean paste is not packed tightly into the dough, but the roasted hojicha flavor and sweetness from the red bean paste stand out, making it very delicious! The use of milk in the dough maintains the taste of the bread without overpowering it.
The milk bread, the flagship product of the bakery, caught my attention because I had heard it was delicious. I tried it as it is, toasted, and in a red bean toast style. The sweetness of the toast made the butter not melt properly, which was a bit disappointing. However, the bread itself is dense and chewy, and the milk flavor permeates throughout. When toasted, it becomes crispy with a sweet aroma, but the milk flavor seems to diminish as the moisture evaporates, so I preferred it untoasted! I usually like crispy toast, but this experience made me realize that sometimes the untoasted version can be more delicious. It is a high-quality bread compared to other breads, and if it's displayed in the store, it's a must-buy! Initially, I visited the bakery just to increase the number of reviews, but as I ate, I started to like bread more. I'm happy that there are more bakeries near Sapporo Station! Whenever I visit the area, I try out three bakeries, so I'm worried that I might run out of new places to try at some point. In that case, I'll have to try other takeout items to keep the variety. Thank you for the meal.