Even if you have leftover shokupan crusts from making sandwiches, you can easily transform them into sweet and delicious snacks. Don't let those crusts go to waste; repurpose and enjoy them as tasty treats.
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What is Sweet Shokupan Crust Snacks?
Sweet Shokupan Crust Snacks are delightful treats made by baking or deep-frying crusts of shokupan (Japanese milk bread) and seasoning them with sugar and butter to give them a crunchy texture. Shokupan is the most commonly consumed bread in Japan, and Japanese households sometimes turn leftover shokupan crusts into a snack. The slightly firm texture of the crusts transforms into a bit of crispy delight when baked with sugar and butter.
While deep-frying them also results in a tasty outcome, it can be cumbersome for cleanup. Therefore, I'll share an easy stovetop recipe here, allowing you to whip them up in a frying pan. Let's give new life to shokupan crusts as delicious treats.
Optional toppings
Sweet shokupan crust snacks have a savory, caramel-like flavor when eaten as they are. I encourage you to enjoy this flavor initially, but you can also customize the taste by adding toppings according to your liking.
Common choices in Japan include kinako (roasted soybean flour), cinnamon, and chocolate. Feel free to experiment with your preferences. If there are any local toppings available in your area, trying them could add an interesting twist.
Various styles for repurposing shokupan crusts
There are various ways to make use of shokupan crusts. In addition to snacks like this recipe, you can also enjoy them in French toast, garlic bread, or as deep-fried bread.
If you have been throwing away the crusts that come from making sandwiches with shokupan, it is really wasteful. Let's transform them into a delicious snack.
Ingredients
- 16 strips (2.7oz./75g) shokupan crusts (approximately 0.41-0.61 inches (1-1.5cm) thick, which is the size for sandwiches. If using thicker strips, adjust the quantity accordingly.)
- 1 tsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 0.53 oz. (15g) salted butter
Step-by-step instructions
🕒 Total 5 mins
Step 1
Cut the shokupan crusts in half or into bite-sized pieces. (Optional) If you prefer to enjoy them with a rusk-like, crunchy texture, place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave at 500 watts for 3 minutes.
Step 2
Mix water and sugar in a pot, heating it over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved in the water, add the butter and continue heating until it melts. Then, add the shokupan crusts and cook them on both sides until browned, allowing the flavors to blend.
To Store
You can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerating is not recommended, as it can compromise the flavor.
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Sweet Shokupan Crust Snacks
Ingredients
- 16 strips (2.7oz./75g) shokupan crusts (approximately 0.41-0.61 inches (1-1.5cm) thick, which is the size for sandwiches. If using thicker strips, adjust the quantity accordingly.)
- 1 tsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 0.53 oz. (15g) salted butter
Instructions
- Cut the shokupan crusts in half or into bite-sized pieces. (Optional) If you prefer to enjoy them with a rusk-like, crunchy texture, place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave at 500 watts for 3 minutes.
- Mix water and sugar in a pot, heating it over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar has dissolved in the water, add the butter and continue heating until it melts. Then, add the shokupan crusts and cook them on both sides until browned, allowing the flavors to blend.
Notes
- You can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerating is not recommended, as it can compromise the flavor.
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