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[Pensées] Miyagi Prefecture's two biggest bakeries clash! Who will win the salted bread showdown?! [Birthday]

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The two major bakeries representing Miyagi Prefecture are "Pensées" and "Bathday."
If you live in Sendai, you may have been there.
"Pensées" and "Bathday" offer original breads themed around Miyagi's specialties, and are loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture. Not only are their creative breads highly
original, but the appearance, aroma, and taste are all top-notch, and it's no exaggeration to say they are all top-notch.

But which of these two bakeries makes the tastiest bread?
In this article, we'll try the bread from "Pensee" and "Bathday" to see which is tastier!

We'll announce the bread we'll use for comparison!

Even if you want to compare which bread is tastier, you can't compare them by tasting different breads.
However, since bakeries don't all have the same menu, it was difficult to choose which breads to use for comparison.

After much deliberation, we decided on "salt bread."
If you want to compare the deliciousness of the bread itself without relying on toppings or seasonings, something simple is best.
And while salt bread is simple, many are made in pursuit of a unique flavor that is unique to each shop, making it the perfect subject for comparing which is tastier.

That's why we decided on the theme of this match to be salted bread!

Stone Oven Bakery Pensee

Pensées

Founded in 1989,
"Pensee" is a bakery based in Sendai that continues to make bread loved by locals.

"Handmade" and "homemade" - a customer-focused approach to baking bread multiple times a day so that customers can always enjoy freshly baked bread.
This is the secret to this bakery that is loved by locals!

Pensee Salt Bread

Pensee Salt Bread

Pensee's salted bread has a lovely fragrant brown color.
It has a texture similar to a fluffy bun or a butter roll.
When you split it in half, the fluffy dough seems to be waiting to be eaten.

When you actually try it, you'll be soothed by its softness.
The subtle sweetness of the bread itself is complemented by the combination of butter and salt.
It's a delicious salted bread that leaves you feeling satisfied and happy after eating.

Stone Oven Bread Workshop Pensees <Information>

Main store <Google map>

Stone Oven Bread Workshop Birthday

Birthday

Another stone oven bread bakery based in Sendai
is "Birthday," a long-established bakery that has been in business for over 40 years.

The name comes from the idea that each loaf of bread has its own "face" or "expression," and that every day is a birthday.
Delicious bread continues to be baked today in a giant stone oven made by the authentic Spanish company Farhas measuring 5 meters in diameter and weighing 16 tons

Bath day salt bread

Bath day salt bread

Unlike Pensee's salted bread, Basdei's salted bread is a white bread made with soft French bread dough.
The pepper sprinkled on the surface really whets the appetite.
When I split it in half, I could tell it was packed with meat, and I could imagine its chewy texture even before I ate it.

My impression after trying it was, "I want to eat more!" It was
chewy and voluminous, but the aroma of pepper really whetted my appetite!
Even though I was already feeling full, this salted bread was so appealing it stimulated my appetite even more.

Stone Oven Bread Workshop Birthday ＜Information＞

Main store <Google map>

The results are announced! Who will be the winner?

Now it's time to announce the results.
Which of Miyagi Prefecture's two biggest bakeries will win the salt bread showdown?

The result is a draw!

Actually, I can't decide!
The situations in which you want to eat these two breads are so different!

Pensee's salted bread is perfect for a light snack.
It pairs well with milk or cocoa, making it a great dish to enjoy with friends while chatting.

On the other hand, Bath Day's salted bread is a hearty staple food.
It's quite filling, so it's perfect for lunchtime!
It's even better with bacon and eggs and corn potage!

This is
the one where I made a mistake in choosing the subject matter.

In fact, there was no need to compare the two bakeries in the first place.
Choosing delicious bread for the right occasion is one of the joys of going to a bakery.
You can eat it at Pensee today and at Birthday tomorrow.
There's no need to win or lose!

If you really want to settle this, why not buy bread from both bakeries and compare them!

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