5 recommendations by Nagano employees for the soul food of Nagano Prefecture residents [Milk Bread] + more!

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Sweet and tasty milk bread

What kind of milk bread is recommended as a souvenir or a snack?

Have you ever heard of milk bread? It is a sweet bread made and sold mainly in Nagano Prefecture. It is a thick, rectangular loaf of bread with milk cream sandwiched in between.

There are various theories about the origin of this bread, but one of the most popular is that it was made by a bread company in Ina City. Although it is named "milk bread," it did not contain milk in the beginning. At that time, milk was not readily available in the food supply, so the bread became popular because it had "milk" attached to it, and it was only after its popularity grew that milk was truly used. The popularity of the bakery led to the spread of its production methods to other stores, resulting in its spread to the point where it is now called the soul food of Nagano Prefecture.
Milk bread filled with cream
In Nagano Prefecture, it is readily available not only at bakeries but also at convenience stores and supermarkets, and depending on the store, the bread may be manufactured in a triangular or round shape instead of a rectangular one.
If you travel to Nagano Prefecture, why not buy some as a souvenir or for snacking on the train on the way home?

Introducing milk bread for each store!

Milk bread differs in taste, appearance, and texture depending on the store that sells it. Here are the milk buns that the author has eaten so far, store by store!

Matsumoto City] A milk bread store representing the castle town of Matsumoto. <小松パン店>

A bakery in Matsumoto City, the home of Matsumoto Castle. The milk bread sold at this bakery is so famous that it has even been introduced on TV. The fluffy dough is filled with cream. The cream is not too sweet, but not too heavy, so you can enjoy its elegant sweetness. It is a very popular milk bread, so you must make a reservation in advance.
Hearty milk bread
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[Matsumoto City] The cute panda bag is a landmark! < Agata Bakery>

The bakery is decorated with illustrations of pandas all over the place, and the bag of milk bread also has an illustration of a cute panda holding a balloon. The milk bread sold here is characterized by its well-preserved production method, including the use of homemade flour and yeast matched to the bread dough. In addition to milk bread, there is a wide variety of other breads available, so why not try them as well?
In addition to regular milk bread, tea and strawberry flavors are also available

Shiojiri City: Famous for its traditional milk bread! < Boulangerie Nakamura>

This bakery is located in Shiojiri City, a neighbor of Matsumoto City, and has a warm, homey atmosphere. The milk bread sold here is characterized by its size and texture. The bread is packed in a bag with the words "milk bread" written in blue letters on a white background, and its size is overwhelming. The cream in between has just the right amount of granulated sugar, giving it a unique crunchy texture.
Milk bread with crispy cream

Kiso-cho] Milk bread at Fukushima-juku on Nakasendo Road < Kanemaru Bakery>

Founded in 1952, it is said to be the birthplace of milk bread. It is not too big, not too small, and is the perfect size for breakfast or a snack. The fluffy bread is sandwiched between cream that is not too sweet and not too strong, giving you a taste of the royal milk bread. It is also a favorite of the author. Incidentally, coffee milk bread is also available here, so why not try it as well?
Milk bread and coffee milk bread.
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[All of Nagano Prefecture] Milk bread at a local supermarket in Nagano Prefecture < Delicia>

< Delicia> is a local supermarket that operates widely in Nagano Prefecture. I go there almost every day to buy food. Milk bread is also sold at such a local supermarket. There are stores all over the prefecture, so be sure to stop by when you travel to Nagano Prefecture.
Milk bread rewrapped in old-fashioned packaging
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Let's find your own milk bread in Nagano!

The density of the cream sandwiched between the milk buns differs from store to store, so you may want to find your favorite flavor and compare them!
By the way, I prefer the milk bread at a local supermarket in my neighborhood.
Please come to Nagano and try to find your favorite milk bread!

[Extra:Meguro-ku, Tokyo] Milk bread can be tasted in Tokyo! < Maruseiyu Tokyo>

Milk bread is the soul food of Nagano Prefecture, and you can enjoy such milk bread in Tokyo. At < Maruseiyu Tokyo>in Meguro, milk bread is sold using bread dough shipped directly from Matsumoto City. Four kinds of milk bread are always available, so if you want to go to Nagano but it is too far away, this is the place for you.
Small and cute milk bread
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