Experience the delight of Korean Salt Bread 소금빵 (sogeum-ppang), also known as Shio Pan (塩パン) in Japan. Combining the crispness of a French baguette, the pillowy softness of brioche, and the iconic shape of a croissant roll with a unique sesame seed bottom, it brings together all your favorite bread elements in one irresistible package.
Freshly baked and shipped, each package contains six generously-sized rolls. For the best texture, simply reheat with a sprinkle of water to restore their signature crunch.
Korean Salt Bread, also known as Shio Pan in Japan, has a fascinating history rooted in tradition and innovation. Originally hailing from Japan's Pain Maison bakery in Ehime Prefecture, this bread first gained recognition for its unique combination of a crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and rich, buttery flavor. Its name, which translates to "salt bread," reflects the simple yet effective use of sea salt and butter to create a deeply satisfying roll.
The bread's unique qualities were later popularized and perfected in Korea. In the late 2010s, videos of Korean bakeries making Shio Pan went viral, sparking a cult following and legends of food bloggers traveling to find the best rolls.
Making Korean Salt Bread is both an art and a science. The process starts with a milk bread dough with a mini log of butter tucked inside. As the bread bakes, its outer skin browns into a thin, crisp crust, and the log of butter within melts and perfumes the bread from the inside, making the bread exponentially more buttery and rich.
Flour, milk, water, butter, egg, salt, sugar, sesame seeds.
Each roll is roughly 50 grams each and 5 inches long by 2 inches wide.
Each order is freshly baked to order. In hot weather or when shipping to warm locations, rolls are packed with an ice pack to maintain optimal temperature during transit. It's normal for the ice pack to fully melt, and the rolls will still be safe to enjoy upon arrival.
