Q: What is Onii Pan?
A: Onii Pan is a small home-based bakery specializing in artisan Shokupan, Japanese, and Asian-style bread. We also make other artisan bread, seasonal baked goods, and more. 

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Q: What is a Cottage Food Producer?    

A: The Cottage Food Law allows individuals to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food from home or events that don't require time or temperature controls for safety without a license or inspection. However, such individuals must register annually with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture after required training. 

 

Q: What is shokupan?

A: Shokupan or Japanese milk bread is a staple for every Japanese household. The reasons that make shokupan so different and special than other white breads are the milky and buttery taste as well as the soft and fluffy texture. Our shokupan is made with local, high-quality ingredients and no artificial additives or preservatives. This guarantees our freshly homemade shokupan is served with the best quality to our customers!

 

Q: What is melonpan?

A: Melonpan is a classic Japanese sweetbread that is covered with a thin layer of different

crisp cookie dough flavors. Although the appearance resembles a melon, there’s no melon flavor contained in the bread.

 

Q: Do you have a brick-and-mortar store?

A: Onii Pan currently operates from home. We can't wait to share our passion for Japanese-style bread with you! Onii Pan will be at the Rochester Farmers Market and we're bringing the freshest, most delicious bread around. Keep an eye on this page for our pop-up calendar, so you can find out where we'll be serving up our baked-to-perfection bread. Stay tuned for more information and be the first to get your hands on our latest creations!

Q: How can I order from Onii Pan?
A: Orders can be placed through our order form via a link which will be posted on our Instagram a few days in advance. We offer both pickup and delivery options for customers within the Rochester area. Delivery fees may apply.   

 

Q: Do you sell other kinds of bread or desserts besides shokupan?

A: Since we are new to the business, we want to know what is popular among our customers. We may periodically rotate different kinds of bread and sweets. We will post on our Instagram page. Please follow us for more updates!
   
Q: Does Onii Pan offer gluten-free bread?    
A: Currently, we do not offer a gluten-free option, but we are developing a recipe to accommodate those with dietary restrictions.

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Q: How do I pay for my order?

A: We accept PayPal, Venmo, and cash upon pick-up or delivery. 

 

Q: What is the best way to enjoy the shokupan?

A: Our shokupan is best enjoyed as is, toasted with your favorite toppings, or made as a sandwich. 

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Q: How to store the shokupan?

• 2-3 days at room temperature. (The bread needs to be kept sealed)

• Refrigeration can increase the shelf life by 3-5 more days. 

• Up to 4 months in the freezer (Highly Recommended) All you need to do is slice the shokupan to your preferred thickness before freezing. Although freezing may not kill all dangerous compounds, it will stop them from growing.

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Q: How to reheat the shokupan?

​A: Heat the bread at 350F (175C) in the toaster oven for 2-3 minutes and voila!