[Aomori Prefecture] Is British toast a prefectural food? Let's explore the charm of local bread!

Do you know British toast?

There will be two types of people: "England...? Even though it's from Aomori...?" and those who wonder, "British toast, right? I know!" and those who think it's common sense.

In fact, British toast is a famous local bread in Aomori Prefecture! In this article, we will dig deeper into the true identity of British toast, the origin of its name, and its charm.

What is British toast? Local bread from Aomori prefecture!

Quoted from Kudo Pan Co., Ltd. website

British toast is a bread that is said to be the soul food of the people of Aomori Prefecture, and is a long-selling product that has been sold for over 50 years since its release around 1962.

Margarine and sugar are sandwiched between two pieces of mountain-shaped bread, giving it a simple yet nostalgic taste.

By the way, the name "British toast" comes from the fact that the mountain-shaped bread is called British bread. This product uses toasted British bread and has become British toast.

The secret behind the birth of British toast

British toast was born around 1967, but there are two reasons why it was developed in Aomori Prefecture and became a hit.

The first reason is that in the current Ominato area of ​​Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, there was a custom of eating mountain-shaped bread spread with butter and sugar. Based on dietary habits, he succeeded in commercializing margarine by substituting butter, which was expensive at the time.

The second reason is that it has been loved by students in Aomori Prefecture. British toast, which was sold at the school store, became popular among students and even became a staple food for the prefectural residents.

More than 50 years have passed since its creation, and various flavors have appeared, and it is said that around 200 types have been commercialized over the years, including ``Custard Whip,'' ``Ogura & Margarine,'' and ``Blend Coffee Cream.''

The charm of British toast

British Toast has so many charms that it will continue to be loved for many years! We will introduce such charms.

Great feeling

The most distinctive feature of British toast is its ``stickiness.'' The sugar sandwiched between the bread gives it a unique texture the moment you bite into it, making it addictive.

The margarine then melts in your mouth and the sweetness spreads.

For those who want to enjoy even more of the crunchy texture, we also sell a regular product called ``British Toast Motto Jarimashi,'' which has even more texture.

The fluffy bread is irresistible

British toast not only has the flavor of margarine and granulated sugar, but also the fluffy texture of the bread. The secret to its texture lies in the manufacturing method that allows us to commercialize the mountain-shaped bread exclusively for British toast in two and a half hours after baking.

Using a unique manufacturing method to maintain a fluffy texture, the product has a texture similar to that of a futon, and is not heavy even when sandwiched between two slices of bread.

British toast reviews and reputation

The popularity of British toast can be seen on social media as well. We will introduce some representative reviews.

Although it's not new or unique, it has a simple, comforting taste that may be the secret to wanting to eat it again.

Where can I buy British toast?

British Toast is basically sold at all supermarkets, convenience stores, and department stores in Aomori Prefecture.

you can purchase it at Aomori Prefecture's antenna shops in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka It seems that some people also purchased them at product fairs and supermarket events that are held for a limited time.

If you really want to try it, it's also sold at online shops, so be sure to check it out.

Try Aomori Prefecture's local bread "British Toast"

This time, we introduced the characteristics, origin, and reviews of "British Toast," which every Aomori resident knows.

British toast is a simple and delicious combination that is perfect for a snack or lunch. When you visit Aomori Prefecture, why not try it for the crunchy taste?

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