Expiry is 2 days from date of shipping, but they should be fine for several days after delivery.

Fresh baked by:
Costco Wholesale Japan (Hisayama Warehouse)

🥐 Craving a Real Artisan Crust with a Rich, Melty Butter Core? Experience Japan’s Favorite Bakery Obsession!

Made with Premium Rock Salt and Rich Butter. Crispy on the Outside, Pillowy-Soft Inside—The Ultimate Everyday Table Bread.

⭐ Expat Favorite: "If you haven’t tried Japanese Shio Pan yet, you are seriously missing out. It is not just a plain roll—the combination of coarse rock salt on top and the rich, melted butter core inside creates a savory flavor explosion. Pop it in the toaster, and it beats any standard dinner roll hands down!"

If you are tired of sugary, super-soft local sandwich buns and miss the satisfying, savory bite of a European-style artisan loaf, it is time to upgrade your pantry. Costco’s Signature Shio Pan (Salt Bread) delivers that exact rich, buttery, bakery-fresh quality that elevates any breakfast or dinner spread.

Baked fresh daily in-store, these crescent-shaped rolls are generously sprinkled with premium, coarse rock salt on the crust. As you bite through the crispy outer layer, the savory salt beautifully draws out the natural sweetness of the wheat flour and the rich, velvety layer of butter trapped inside the dough. Every single chew releases more savory, comforting umami.

💡 Why Expats and Families Keep This Artisan 9-Pack Stocked

Perfect Size for Small Kitchens: Unlike massive 30-count bulk bread packs that hog your entire kitchen, this package comes in a highly manageable 9-count layout (approx. 500g total pack). Each roll weighs around 55g, fitting perfectly into standard Japanese toaster ovens and apartment freezers.

The Crispy "Toaster Oven" Transformation: While they are soft right out of the container, reheating them in a toaster oven for 1.5 to 2 minutes is an absolute must! The heat instantly reactivates the internal butter, turning the bottom crust wonderfully crispy while making the center beautifully moist and stringy.

The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Canvas: Because the flavor profile is purely savory, buttery, and salty, these rolls work flawlessly as quick breakfast sliders, soup dunkers, or even a base for sweet spreads.

📐 Specifications & Ingredients

Quantity: 9 Artisan Rolls per Pack (Approx. 500g Total Pack).

Bakery Method: Oven-baked fresh daily in-store.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Butter, Margarine, Yeast, Vegetable oil, Salt, Sugar, Malt extract, Grape sugar, Wheat gluten, Yeast extract, Antioxidant (Vitamin C), Flavoring, Enzyme.

🍳 Simple Kitchen Hacks & Comfort Food Ideas

Do not serve these rolls cold straight from the delivery box! Use these clean-formatting tips to get the absolute best texture:

The Ultimate Sweet & Savory "An-Butter" Hack: Slice a roll horizontally, toast it until hot, and spread a generous layer of sweet Japanese red bean paste (Anko) alongside a thin slice of cold salted butter. The coarse rock salt on the crust cuts through the sweetness, creating an incredible gourmet pastry experience.

The Café-Style Crispy BLT Slider: Cut a roll open, smear with a touch of mayonnaise, and load it up with crisp lettuce, a thick slice of tomato, and pan-fried crispy bacon. Because the bread is naturally savory and salted, you don't need extra condiments—the bread itself acts as a premium flavor enhancer.

The Savory Garlic-Herb Dinner Dipper: Brush the top of a warmed Shio Pan with a tiny bit of garlic oil or melted garlic butter and use it to scoop up thick stews, clam chowder, or pasta sauces. The dense crumb holds up beautifully to heavy sauces without disintegrating.

❄️ Leftover Recovery: Never Waste a Single Roll

Because these rolls are baked fresh without heavy artificial preservatives, store your extras properly or turn them into a gourmet topping:

Easy Individual Freezing: Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap on the day of delivery, place them in a Ziploc bag, and freeze. To revive, microwave on high for 20 seconds to thaw the core, then toss into your toaster oven for 1 minute to bring back that shattered-glass crispy crust.

Gourmet Salted Butter Croutons: If a couple of rolls get slightly stale, chop them into 1cm cubes. Toss them in a dry skillet over low heat for 3–4 minutes until completely crunchy. The built-in butter and rock salt bake down into the ultimate premium croutons for your Caesar salads and tomato soups.

💬 What the Expat Community is Saying

"Shio Pan is the best thing about bakery culture in Japan, and this bulk version via Costco is an incredible value. The rock salt crystals on top give it such a satisfying crunch. I toast one every morning and eat it with scrambled eggs—pure perfection!"

"The butter flavor inside is intense and delicious. It has a much more substantial, chewy texture than regular white sandwich bread. My kids love them as mini hot dog buns."

Bring the authentic, warm aroma of an artisan bakery into your kitchen. Order your Fresh-Baked Shio Pan 9-Pack today!