Samurai Bread

Anyone can be a baker

Samurai Bread™ has been in my life of cooking for 50 years. My Japanese grandmother, Yo Okano, came to the United States before WWII with my grandfather, Ryozo. She created the recipe after watching a baking show on television. My mother, Sumiko, designed the custom baguette pans. They allow the dough to rise fully, making the unforgettable crust and fluffy interior. I name it Samurai Bread™ to honor my Daimyo and Samurai ancestors. I consider the sword and this recipe their legacy. All proceeds from Samurai Bread go directly to support Okano’s Gift.

Welcome to the Samurai Bread™ club. Be happy while baking!

Sarah
Owner, Okano’s Kitchen

It’s easy

2 hours from start to finish - anyone can be a baker with Samurai Bread mix. Just add water, let dough rise, place in your custom-made Samurai Bread pan, and bake. It will fill your home with the delicious smell of fresh-baked bread!

It has a story

This bread can only be made by hand (i.e. it cannot be made in bulk), the pans are custom-made in Vermont and not available elsewhere on the market, and it’s a sacred recipe passed down through generations to make it’s way now to you, to bring joy, a story, and an unforgettable flavor into your home.

It’s delicious

There is no other bread like it. It’s a baguette-style bread, with an incredible crust and a soft interior. The incredible taste of hot bread fresh out of the oven cannot be bought in a store! And the ingredients are simple: salt, flour, sugar, chia, flax , & yeast

Make it Yourself!

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All proceeds from Samurai Bread go directly to support Okano’s Gift

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$325.00

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Samurai Bread Starter Kit

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$46.00

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Samurai Bread Kit with four bread mixes

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$62.00

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“The bread came out fabulously. Beautiful crumb and it’s delicious plus so EASY! No punching or kneading. I wish there was a way to share how good my house smells right now.”

—Betsy C.
“I haven’t seen anything on the market like Samurai Bread mix. There is no other baguette style bread with such a unique crust.”

— Happy Customer

Samurai Bread Philosophy

Be happy while baking

On one of my mother’s hand-written recipe cards, she wrote, be happy while making. Baking Samurai Bread isn’t just about the delicious results. My hope is that you find joy in the process. Set up your space with reverence. Bake with loved ones. Share with others.
Anyone can be a baker

A friend of mine said “I’ve always wanted to be someone who can bake bread at home!” With Samurai Bread mix, ANYONE can make fresh, delicious bread. The steps are easy to follow > add water to mix, let dough rise, grease your custom-made pan, and bake!
Custom made

My mother adapted the original recipe with a custom made baguette pan that allows for the fluffy interior and unforgettable crust. Each Samurai Bread kit comes with your own custom made pan, made in Vermont. Don’t forget to grease it thoroughly - this flavors the crust and ensures your baguettes don’t stick!
Get your hands dirty

I remember my grandmother’s hands so clearly, their texture, color, gestures. I can still see the way they moved in the kitchen. Making Samurai Bread is easy, and it also requires you to get your hands dirty. Every loaf, in every kitchen, with every baker, will be different. That’s the magic of it. The love, oil, and life in your hands will make your bread unique to you.
Enjoy

Each Samurai Bread Mix yields two loaves of bread. You can freeze the second loaf and reheat later, make French Toast in the morning, or offer the second loaf to a friend. Don’t be surprised if it disappears quickly :)