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Looks like a matnakash and shokupan weekend for me. My favorite Japanese cooking site, Just One Cookbook (JOC) has a great page on shokupan history. Shokupan is a big favorite at our house and does not last long. I leave the Pullman lid off and use an egg wash for a top crust. Whenever I bake something else, they ask "when are you making the Japanese milk bread?" So many breads, so little time!

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Can’t wait to hear about a $300 toaster. I love toast. I’m afraid my 30 old excellent Hamilton Beach toaster is going to die on me.

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Sep 30, 2022Liked by Andrew Janjigian

I am also greatly anticipating this review! There is a Japanese-American TikTok-er who has featured the toaster and ignited Balmuda obsessions, and I can't wait to hear Andrew's thoughts on if that mini cupful of water really does make a difference.

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I think you need one for your new home. I bet you could do all sorts of breads-for-one in it, though to use the steam feature for baking, you'd need to go off-book (I haven't yet, but it is on my list)

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Given my budget might allow for slightly more than $300 for rent, I'm not sure if I could justify such a toaster. Especially given that I don't really like toast! LOL I would be willing to see if it's even possible to get one there, however.

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Sneak Preview: Is it worth $300? Can't say, since I was gifted it for the review. Do I love it? I LOVE IT.

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I love a good Sneak Preview! Thx.

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