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Japanese Bread Favorites (Cook)

Japanese Bread Favorites (Cook)

Bread is universally loved around the world, but Japan has gradually created their own styles of bread ever since it was first introduced to us by the West. Who would have thought bread would reach the same heights as rice in Japanese cuisine culture? Here are some of our favorite bread recipes—try them out with your Zojirushi Breadmaker!

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From the Zojirushi Bakery

Delicious Japanese bread and Zojirushi’s favorite bread

  • Anpan

    Still one of the top three most popular breads in Japan and in existence since 1874, this traditional recipe features either smooth or chunky red bean paste.

  • Jam Pan

    Also a top bread in popularity, the Jam Pan has been around since the early 1900s, originally inspired by a biscuit recipe baked with jam inside.

  • Cream Pan

    Another traditional Japanese bread that was inspired by the classic cream puff, this popular snack filled with custard cream is easy to grab and eat.

  • Melon Pan

    With a crisp cookie dough top on this round bread, the Melon Pan was named because of its resemblance to the skin pattern on the melon fruit.

  • Fruit Sando

    An amazing dessert sandwich which delights many first-time visitors to Japan, colorful fruits float in whipped cream between two slices of shokupan.

  • Croquette Pan

    A savory favorite, a potato croquette is dressed with shredded cabbage and sauce, sandwiched in a butter roll. Kids and adults all love it.

  • Curry Pan

    A tangy curry paste is deep fried in bread coated with panko. The bread is crispy on the outside and succulently soft on the inside.

  • Tuna-Mayo Pan

    An open faced pastry filled with tuna and Japanese mayo, this savory snack is often topped with corn and sliced onions to round out the flavor.

  • Zojirushi Recipes

    Find a variety of our Breadmaker recipes here, from basic breads to recipes that make pizzas, pasta, or jam. Visit the page to learn more!

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Hints and Tips from Zojirushi

General Tips

  • 1. Get your ingredients together before you start, and in the right measurements. You don’t want to realize you’re missing something later.

  • 2. Are you working in the correct order? When adding ingredients to dough during the course cycle, it must be done at the correct time.

  • 3. Are you giving yourself enough time? Allow for the amount of time it takes to bake and plan before you start.

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Breadmaker Tips

  • 1. Forgetting to install the kneading blades is a common mistake. Without the blades the dough will not mix, so be sure to check before starting.

  • 2. Be sure all the ingredients are there and measured correctly. Adding them to the pan in the order of the recipe is good practice.

  • 3. Make sure the breadmaker beeps when you push the start button. Getting this confirmation ensures the machine is responding properly.

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Bread Basics from Zojirushi

  • Cooling

    Let freshly baked bread cool for 2 to 3 hours before slicing. Otherwise, the starches will not have solidified enough and it will be difficult to slice.

  • Slicing

    To use your bread knife properly, slice gently and slowly using a forward to backward motion, along the entire blade from tip to heel.

  • Toasting

    Preheat your toaster oven. This allows excess moisture to evaporate and your bread will toast crispier.

  • Ingredients

    Before adding sandwich fillings to your bread or toast, be sure to remove excess moisture. Add a barrier coating of mayo or butter, or some cheese.

  • Leftovers

    Dried out leftover bread can be made into bread pudding, panzanella or croutons. There are lots of ideas where you can still enjoy your bread.

  • Butter Roll Dough

    This type of dough can be made into all kinds of breads with toppings or ingredients. Bake savory rolls or stuff with jam or cream for sweets.

  • Pizza Dough

    Make thin or thick crust pies and top with what you like. Stuff with what you need to make stromboli or calzone.

  • Home Made Course

    This course lets you improvise and get creative. Bake marbled bread, cinnamon roll loaves or pull apart rolls for the whole family.

  • Pasta Dough

    Not only makes all kinds of pasta including noodles, you can go further and make ravioli, lasagna, cannelloni—the possibilities are endless.

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