What is Japanese milk bread?

Japanese milk bread, or shokupan, is a soft, slightly sweet white bread made with milk and often a tangzhong (cooked flour paste). It has a fluffy, pull-apart crumb and a thin crust.

Where can I buy Japanese milk bread near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Japanese milk bread on Weee! includes Pasco Chojuku Shokupan, Japanese Milk Shokupan Sliced Half Loaf and Hokkaido Milk Loaf.

What does Japanese milk bread taste like?

Japanese milk bread tastes mildly sweet and milky with a very soft, springy texture. It toasts to a crisp surface while staying tender inside.

What is the difference between shokupan and regular white bread?

Shokupan is softer, more tender and slightly sweeter than regular American sandwich bread because it is made with milk and often a tangzhong or yudane roux. Its crumb is also moister and stays fresh longer.

What is Japanese milk bread used for?

Japanese milk bread is used for thick-cut toast with butter and jam, egg salad sandwiches (tamago sando), pork cutlet sandwiches (katsu sando), fruit sandwiches and French toast.

How should I store Japanese milk bread?

Keep opened Japanese milk bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for a day or two, or freeze slices and toast them straight from the freezer. Frozen products such as Pasco Chojuku Shokupan should be kept frozen until you thaw them.

How do I toast shokupan?

Toast thick slices of shokupan in a toaster, toaster oven or dry pan until the outside is golden and crisp while the inside stays soft. Finish with butter or serve plain.

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Top 5 products for Japanese Milk Bread

#1

Pasco Chojuku Shokupan Bread 6pc Frozen 374 g

Pasco Chojuku Shokupan is a frozen 6-slice pack of soft Japanese milk bread from a well-known Japanese bakery brand. Toast the slices for breakfast or use them for sandwiches.

$4.88 - $7.49

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dai.jingyu
I don't know how many times I've repurchased it.
weee.12021540
My favorite toast! Bought it on sale.
frieda_tso
This bread is very good. I always buy it again.
ムーちゃんママ
I'm making a sandwich with Weee's Super-Ripe bread, Kewpie mayonnaise, and Nissui canned tuna!
Hong
this... one slice of bread cost about 0.85... when it is on sale..
weee.7064
I bought in bulk at the sale price. I'm so glad I can buy the bread I used to eat in Japan here. I keep it stocked in my freezer.
ailove801
They arrive slightly crushed but frozen. They're so delicious that I buy them every week!
weee.18172614
It’s the best bread ever
kinacoweee
It arrived a little squashed, but oh well~ lol
jenna
I haven't tried this bread before, but it's nice that it came frozen.

#2

Japanese Milk Shokupan Sliced Half Loaf 1 pack

Japanese Milk Shokupan Sliced Half Loaf is a half loaf of pre-sliced milk bread. Use it for thick toast, tamago sando or French toast with a soft, milky crumb.

$6.25

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Donna
The bread was packaged well and handled with care, not smashed at all. The texture is really soft.
diep_ngo9
Thank you weee will try this one w/ butter and sugar
Lyss
Can’t wait to eat it with egg
Connie
The toast I buy every week is great for breakfast
weee.12227357
Too dry, not raw toast at all, will not repurchase
shu-cheng
First time purchasing toast feels good taste if it can be a little softer would prefer
weee.10322282
Very delicate, soft and delicious. I like this kind of toast.
weee.8844539
Delivered fresh
Honeybun
Perfect shokupan!
Nadine
They packaged this really well so it wasn't squished. Can't wait to try it.

#3

Japanese Pure Milk Shokupan (No Water Added) 340 g

Japanese Pure Milk Shokupan (No Water Added) is a 340 g loaf made with a milk-forward recipe. It slices into tender, slightly sweet bread for toast and sandwiches.

$6.99

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#4

Hokkaido Milk Loaf 1 pack

Hokkaido Milk Loaf is a soft, fluffy loaf with a gentle milk flavor. Slice it for butter toast, jam or a sandwich with a soft crust.

$5.25

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#5

Japanese Milk Bread Pull-apart dinner roll 3pcs

Japanese Milk Bread Pull-apart dinner rolls come in a 3-piece pack of soft, fluffy rolls that tear apart easily. Serve them warm as a side or fill them for small sandwiches.

$3.50

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Popular recipes

Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich)

A soft, creamy egg salad sandwich on crustless Japanese milk bread, seasoned with Kewpie-style mayonnaise and a pinch of sugar.

Katsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)

A crispy fried pork cutlet with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage pressed between slices of soft Japanese milk bread.

Shokupan French Toast

Thick slices of Japanese milk bread soaked in a custard of egg and milk, then pan-fried until golden and served with butter and syrup.

Hokkaido Milk Bread Butter Toast

Thick-cut milk bread toasted until crisp on the outside and soft inside, topped with butter and a drizzle of honey or jam.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Japanese milk bread?
Japanese milk bread, or shokupan, is a soft, slightly sweet white bread made with milk and often a tangzhong (cooked flour paste). It has a fluffy, pull-apart crumb and a thin crust.
What does Japanese milk bread taste like?
Japanese milk bread tastes mildly sweet and milky with a very soft, springy texture. It toasts to a crisp surface while staying tender inside.
What is Japanese milk bread used for?
Japanese milk bread is used for thick-cut toast with butter and jam, egg salad sandwiches (tamago sando), pork cutlet sandwiches (katsu sando), fruit sandwiches and French toast.
How do I toast shokupan?
Toast thick slices of shokupan in a toaster, toaster oven or dry pan until the outside is golden and crisp while the inside stays soft. Finish with butter or serve plain.

Where can I buy Japanese milk bread near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Japanese milk bread on Weee! includes Pasco Chojuku Shokupan, Japanese Milk Shokupan Sliced Half Loaf and Hokkaido Milk Loaf.
What is the difference between shokupan and regular white bread?
Shokupan is softer, more tender and slightly sweeter than regular American sandwich bread because it is made with milk and often a tangzhong or yudane roux. Its crumb is also moister and stays fresh longer.
How should I store Japanese milk bread?
Keep opened Japanese milk bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for a day or two, or freeze slices and toast them straight from the freezer. Frozen products such as Pasco Chojuku Shokupan should be kept frozen until you thaw them.

dai.jingyu
I don't know how many times I've repurchased it.
weee.12021540
My favorite toast! Bought it on sale.
frieda_tso
This bread is very good. I always buy it again.
ムーちゃんママ
I'm making a sandwich with Weee's Super-Ripe bread, Kewpie mayonnaise, and Nissui canned tuna!
Hong
this... one slice of bread cost about 0.85... when it is on sale..
weee.7064
I bought in bulk at the sale price. I'm so glad I can buy the bread I used to eat in Japan here. I keep it stocked in my freezer.
ailove801
They arrive slightly crushed but frozen. They're so delicious that I buy them every week!
weee.18172614
It’s the best bread ever
kinacoweee
It arrived a little squashed, but oh well~ lol
jenna
I haven't tried this bread before, but it's nice that it came frozen.
Donna
The bread was packaged well and handled with care, not smashed at all. The texture is really soft.
diep_ngo9
Thank you weee will try this one w/ butter and sugar
Lyss
Can’t wait to eat it with egg
Connie
The toast I buy every week is great for breakfast
weee.12227357
Too dry, not raw toast at all, will not repurchase
shu-cheng
First time purchasing toast feels good taste if it can be a little softer would prefer
weee.10322282
Very delicate, soft and delicious. I like this kind of toast.
weee.8844539
Delivered fresh
Honeybun
Perfect shokupan!
Nadine
They packaged this really well so it wasn't squished. Can't wait to try it.
mon
I buy this to make egg sandwiches. It's a little too thick for sandwiches, so I cut it in half.
Jelly
It looks like milk bread. It arrived a bit squished haha.
angelvu1984
If it's delicious, I'll buy more orchids.
S
This one has a better buttery aroma!
mitz1961
I like this bread. Delivered cold but not frozen.
왕
Milk bread good for making street toast
weee.10079703
Just like the reviews said, it's similar to Korean bread.
Guanyi
Looks good. Hope it tastes good.
mon
I used it to make French toast and egg sandwiches. It was delicious!
norahcv54
Haven’t tried yet,but I know it’s going to be perfect!
weee.10076345
The bread is so delicious, I've bought it many times!
huafamilyic
It's a large box, and the individual packaging is very convenient.
weee.11373224
Each piece is individually wrapped, with a rich milky flavor. One piece with bacon and eggs is perfect for breakfast.
ChuehyuChen
The thick slices that came out of the oven were absolutely delicious!
Joo12
It is Japanese style and Chinese bread.
Lifen
Individually packaged and frozen, great! Microwaves for just 30 seconds. Super convenient!
Cu(OH)₂
Delicious, delicious, delicious, delicious, delicious
weee.14824803
This bread is good and delicious.
수민
It is really shocking! I always bought shoku pan from Japanese bakery and it cost more expensive. I just found this and so good. Keep it in the freezer and I can toast one piece each it so convince!
Adigo lee
Japanese bread made with rice and firewood has very few ingredients and is very good.
Zina
Taste is 5 out of 5 stars, but the price is very high. $5 for only 6 slices of bread is way too expensive. Will not buy again unless the price goes down.
Yiyang
Toast is soft and is used for breakfast
katchan1116
Great for sandwiches. Very tasty. Won’t last too long once the counter so I keep it in the fridge.
Melody
Delicious! My family often repurchases!
katchan1116
Great for toast. Delicious with just butter or jam. But sometimes I still make sandwiches with it. Tastier than other brands…
katchan1116
Love this bread. The thick one is great toasted and I just use one. Sweet or savory.. it’s so good. I buy this and no longer buy supermarket processed bread.
bxx
Received, looks good.
mayachikira
Baked with only 6 basic ingredients (which is phenomenal!!!) by the Japanese baker. The most authentic “Shokupan” there is and delivered fresh from the bakery. This thick cut slice toasted is so delicious it reminds you the Japanese cafe. Best find ever!
Jack
Last time I bought the thin slices, I liked them very much, this time I will try the thick slices
Hee Jeng
The lamb is really good. For sandwiches!