Locally sourced, pesticide-free, organic ingredients. No animal products of any kind!
Allergy," "vegetarian," "macrobiotic," etc,
The ultimate homemade yeast bread and sweets that transcend the boundaries of various keywords.
Bakery located in the resort area of "Senomoto Kogen, Kokonoe Town
This gourmet report is based on a location near the intersection of Yamanami Highway and Hisazumi-Kogen Road Park, which is well-known as a "key route for excursions" in the "Central Kyushu Area" such as Aso, Hisazumi, and Kokonoe, and is ideal for driving and touring, with a cake store and spa nearby, The resort area of "Kokonoe-cho Senomoto Kogen" is densely populated with cake shops, spas, restaurants of various genres, and resort lodging facilities.Coco VillageWe would like to introduce you to "Buraunii," a modern wooden storefront with a modern atmosphere that is tucked away in a great location, conveniently located in the heart of the city of Tokyo.
The store is based on the concept of "local production for local consumption" and "something that can make everyone smile around one loaf of bread," and uses organic raisins and homemade yeast made from seeds from seasonal fruits over a week, no animal products such as milk or butter, no allergies, vegetarianism, and macrobio diet, The breads and sweets on offer dispel the barriers of "physical constitution" and "differences in lifestyle" such as allergy status, vegetarianism, and macrobiotic diets.
Furthermore, our pricing is lower than the market price of organic products, and we have gained the support of people of all ages, from families with young children to the elderly, for our safe and delicious bread that is safe and healthy for the body.
Therefore, this report includes not only a variety of popular homemade yeast breads, but also an interview with the owner, who is particular about ingredients and techniques, and continues to seek the extremes of the "bread" category, for those interested.
Store Locations
Walking down the gravel path leading from the parking lot to the store entrance, you are gently greeted by a modern wooden store surrounded by nature, where the sound of footsteps echoing gently in the wind.
Freshly made bread is displayed in the glass windows of the ▲ store as if on display.
Lots of homemade yeast bread at the counter!
▲The light from the large windows and the simple design make the interior of the restaurant stylish and impressive!
The combination of the warmth of wood and concrete creates a sense of warmth and tranquility. The simple structure allows the customers to feel the texture of the walls, floors, and furniture.
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The baked goods are baked with the basic concept of "local production for local consumption," using wheat grown in Kumamoto prefecture, locally grown pesticide-free vegetables and fruits, as well as the safety of the main ingredients. The baked goods are then fermented for at least 12 hours.
Furthermore, to ensure that even allergy sufferers, vegetarians, and health-conscious people can enjoy the food with peace of mind, the company is committed to using plant-based and polysaccharide "natural sugar and organic maple syrup" instead of "animal products" such as eggs, milk, and butter, and "white sugar".
Moreover, in order to express the texture that suits the flavor and variation of the bread, they make a different original dough for each one! The process from the initial work to the finished product takes about two weeks, a process that is so long-winded that this bread is born.
Incidentally, we often hear that "natural yeast bread has a slightly sour taste," but when home-brewed yeast is left to grow by "splicing," which is a common method, it begins to produce a small amount of "acetic acid bacteria," which causes the bread to taste sour, albeit in small amounts. However, at Buraunii, they believe that if the sourness is felt, the goodness of the dough cannot be tasted 100%, so they always use up the homemade yeast while it is still fresh!
▲Large "pulls" that have grown through prolonged fermentation can be seen on the surface (left).
▲Home-made yeast (raisins and strawberries) being grown (right) *Strawberries are seasonal
As the owner, Ms. Etsuko Kato (see interview below) said, "We breathe life into our bread slowly. Here are some of the breads that were baked on the day of the interview.
Strawberry bread with strawberry yeast (plain)
900 yen per bottle / 450 yen per half bottle
Made with Kumamoto wheat (Minami no Megumi, Nishi-no-Kaori)
This bread is fermented with a seasonal "strawberry yeast" that is only available during the strawberry season. It looks and smells like ordinary bread, but the moment you bite into it, the rich aroma of strawberries that overflows from the dough and spreads in your mouth is impressive! It has a very deep flavor that can be felt only because it is made from ingredients that exist in a "natural" cycle, without the use of additives such as strawberry flavoring.
Grain coffee bread with raisin yeast
800 yen per bottle / 400 yen per half bottle
Made with Kumamoto wheat (Minami no Megumi, Nishi-no-Kaori)
A caffeine-free coffee bread made from roasted rye and barley. It is fermented with yeast made from organic raisins, and has a characteristic aroma of aromatic grains and coffee without unpleasant taste.
Strawberry bread with strawberry yeast (with cinnamon sugar)
980 yen per bottle / half 480 yen
Made with Kumamoto wheat (Minami no Megumi, Nishi-no-Kaori)
This is also a seasonal strawberry bread fermented with strawberry yeast. The "cinnamon sugar" kneaded into the bread is an original "Braunii" blend of rare organic cinnamon and sugar!
Strawberry biscuit with strawberry yeast: 300 yen
Made with Kumamoto wheat (Minami no Megumi, Nishi-no-Kaori)
It is generally known as "melon bread" and is a luxurious product made without using animal products. When served at a restaurant, the "crispy" surface can be enjoyed, but if you take it home, it is said that putting it back into the oven or toaster once warmed will bring back the freshly baked flavor!
Raisin yeast country bread: 380 yen
Made with Kumamoto wheat (Minami no Megumi, Nishi-no-Kaori)
This bread has a hard crust and fluffy filling, and while in recent years additives are often used to produce this bread in order to make people aware of these characteristics, this bread is made with an awareness of "organic raisin yeast" and "natural salt" so that people can directly enjoy the bread in its original form.
Mugwort bagel with raisin yeast
Image front: 280 yen with azuki bean paste / Image back: plain 250 yen
Seasonal bagels. On this particular day, the bagels were made with a paste made from ground mugwort, which is a blessing of nature. The homemade "azuki bean paste" was made by Mr. Kato, a staff member with extensive knowledge of macrobiotics. It is made with a technique that promotes digestion and is gentle on the body.
French bread with raisin yeast 330 yen
The outside is crispy and the inside is fluffy! Flour and salt are often thought to determine the taste of French bread, but the most important factor is the yeast! The most important factor is the yeast! Because deliciousness can only be expressed when the yeast is in a healthy working environment, it is said to be difficult to achieve with slow-paced natural yeast.
Raisin yeast scones (plain) 180 yen
The original scones are made without eggs, butter, or milk, and are made with vegetable-based ingredients. The scones are made without butter and are characterized by their firm cracks, dense texture, and heavy weight, and the aroma of wheat can be felt. Please try it as it is without adding anything!
Strawberry yeast scone 230 yen
Scones made with seasonal strawberry yeast and kneaded with homemade jam. Like plain scones, these scones do not contain eggs, butter, or milk, and are characterized by their firm "crack" and "heavy" texture. The strawberry aroma and gentle sweetness make them perfect with coffee or tea, making them perfect for café time.
Grain coffee bread (cinnamon sugar) 250 yen
▲A savory flavored bread based on caffeine-free coffee. The sweetness of homemade organic cinnamon sugar satisfies both the stomach and the mind, making it a great snack for pregnant women who are under strict weight control, health-conscious people, and children.
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Inside the store there is an eat-in space, so you can enjoy freshly baked bread right away. There is also a drink menu, so many people spend time relaxing while enjoying the view of nature.
Omakase bread set with drink 600 yen
This is the perfect plate for those who want to try a little bit of everything! This is a great plate for those who want to try a little bit of everything! This popular set includes a drink for a very reasonable price.
Lightly toasted to ensure that it is at its softest, chewiest, most aromatic and tastiest, it can be devoured in a matter of seconds as you bite into and savor each bite.
Raisin yeast gateau chocolat 1 piece 350 yen
This is "Braunii's" unique gateau chocolat made with organic raisin yeast! However, when one thinks of gateau chocolat, one imagines a luxurious cake filled with butter, cream, and chocolate, but this one is surprisingly free of any animal products and also free of chocolate! Instead, one of the ingredients of chocolate called "cacao mass" is used, resulting in a crispy surface and moist inside, and a very light aftertaste.
Other Drink Menu
Organic coffee (iced, hot, American) 400 yen
Decaffeinated coffee 450 yen
Cafe Latte 450 yen
Soy latte 450 yen
Black tea 400 yen
Tangerine juice 400 yen
Interview with Etsuko Kato, Owner
Regardless of your allergies or food style, you can choose and eat with peace of mind. Bread from "Braunii" makes people smile at the dinner table. We want to make such "bread that makes everyone smile.
The two people on the right side of the image: the owner and his wife.
Q: When did you open?
It's March 2010, so this will be my fourth year."
Q: Have you ever worked in a bakery before?
No, both Miyamoto (artisan) and I have lived in Tokyo since we were students, and we both worked for companies.
Q: So what made you decide to start a bakery?
I started baking bread as a hobby, but the more I learned about it, the more I became fascinated by its difficulty and interest. I studied under a well-known bread baker, and eventually I decided that I wanted to open a store where I could offer bread that I was satisfied with."
Q: Why this location?
I wanted to use pure, natural water, which is the key to the deliciousness of our bread. And since I am originally from Kyushu, I decided on this location in Kyushu, where the water is pure and the ingredients nurtured by the abundant nature are abundant.
Q: What is the origin of the name "Buraunii"?
Brownie" is the name of an elf in European Celtic legend who loves to help people and is said to be good at baking bread. According to the legend, after completing his baking training, Brownie will become Santa Claus and bring happiness and smiles to people. This store "Brownie" is also named after such a thought: "I want to be able to bring smiles and happiness to people who eat my bread by training myself to make bread that everyone can eat and delivering it to people all over the world without compromising my baking. ......
Q: What is your concept of bread making?
At Buraunii, we produce only "safe, secure, healthy, and environmentally friendly products" based on the principle of "local production for local consumption. In order to make bread, we need a variety of ingredients such as wheat, salt, water, sugar, and fermentation bacteria, and the more variations we make, the more ingredients we need. We take the utmost care in selecting these ingredients. Let me give you an example,
Wheat is Nishino Kaori and Minami Kaori produced in Kyushu.
Home-made yeast" made from organic raisins and other high quality fruits, not yeast.
The use of sugar-free products such as "natural sugar," "organic maple syrup," "natural sugar," "organic maple syrup," and "organic maple syrup" is also possible.
The salt is "Ako no Ama-Salt" made from natural salt produced in the Shark Bay seawater of Australia, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site.
...No animal products such as eggs, butter, milk, etc.
We pay careful attention to each and every ingredient, such as the following. This is why even those who have allergic reactions to raw material ingredients and those who are concerned about their health can eat our products with peace of mind.
Q: Did you have any problems when you started your store?
There is an abundance of natural foods such as vegetables and fruits in the vicinity, but it may be difficult to procure the desired raw materials because we are very selective about our ingredients. ......
Q: The price range seems low for such rare materials and so much time and effort.
If the price is too high, people will not be able to easily shop for it even if they want to eat it. If that is the case, then even though we have gone to great lengths to make bread that is healthy and environmentally friendly, many people will not be able to eat it on a daily basis, and it will end up being left behind, which is the opposite of what we had hoped for. ......
Q: Besides the store, do you have any other activities related to baking?
Once a month, we hold a marche in Aso. Farmers who produce wheat and fruits and people from various professions get together and exchange a variety of information. Also, I still attend classes held in Tokyo to acquire new baking techniques.
Q: What kind of development do you plan for the future?
Nowadays, with the Internet and distribution channels in place, we can get what we want and what information we need, and consumers are more knowledgeable than our staff about making natural yeast bread at home, health, and diet. We believe that by having our staff incorporate their knowledge and skills into our bakery and interacting with our customers, no matter who they are, they will be satisfied with our bakery, want to talk to us again, or yearn to shop with us again. We believe that by having our customers talk with our staff, they will be satisfied with our products and services. We believe that if our bread does not inspire such longing, people will not want to eat it or learn our techniques. We would like to continue to be a company that is sought after by many people, and at the same time, we would like to pass on our bread-making skills to many people, and we would like to value our daily study and efforts so that we can eventually take these skills to the world.
Q: Thank you for your time.
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Homemade Yeast Bread - Buraunii
Address: Inside Coco Village, 628-23 Yutsubo Senomoto, Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun, Oita Prefecture
Phone & Fax: 0967-44-0771
Business hours: 10:00~17:00 (close when all gone)
Closed: Open irregularly on weekends
(Holidays are subject to change depending on the season. Please see the website below for details.)
URL:http://brownie.sunnyday.jp/
Buranii 57 (Aso Ichinomiya Branch)
Address: 1859 Miyachi, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone: 090-9969-2227
Reference site: Senomoto Kogen "Cocovillage
URL:http://www.cocovillage.jp/
guidance
~Near the intersection of Yamanami Highway and Hisazumi Kogen Road Park! ~ (Japanese only)
(The image shows the "Yamanami Highway" (Prefectural Road No. 11) from the Aso area toward Kokonoe.)
From Aso City, take Yamanami Highway (Prefectural Road No. 11) toward Yufuin and Beppu, and turn left onto Prefectural Road No. 40.
From the direction of Kuju, exit at "Kuju Kogen Road Park (toll)", turn right (toward Kokonoe), and turn left onto Prefectural Road No. 40 at the immediate intersection.
From Yufuin or Beppu, take Yamanami Highway (Prefectural Road No. 11) toward Aso and turn right on Prefectural Road No. 40.
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View of the intersection from the Yufuin/Beppu direction.
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Parking is available in front of the "OPEN" sign.
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628-8, Yutsubo, Kokonoe-cho, Kusu-gun, Oita 879-4912
Interview and editorial staff
Model Report: Nozomi Nakamoto
Photography and production: VOKE Ltd.