- Sku: 9784416624029
- Type: Cookbooks
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In Japan, the popularity of scones has been rising, and it is now common to see long lines at popular patisseries and department store events. More and more bakeries across the country specialize in scones. The variety has also expanded beyond simple, light plain scones to include richly filled versions with fruits, chocolate, and nuts; savory scones with cheese and bacon; and Japanese-inspired varieties using red bean paste, matcha, and mochi—showing how scones have evolved uniquely in Japan.
However, as both shops and varieties have increased, it has become harder to understand what truly makes a “delicious scone” and which bakeries are worth lining up for. In this book, Yumi Koseki—who has long shared her passion for scones in “I Love Scones!”—investigates and studies what truly defines a great scone.
She learns from trusted professionals about ingredient selection, proper tools, dough preparation, and precise baking techniques. She also interviews and surveys notable pastry shops and bakeries to uncover the secrets behind their scone-making philosophy and structure.
But her research does not stop at interviews. She practices the techniques she learns from professionals, experimenting with different recipes, ingredients, and baking methods. She discovers that even small mistakes can greatly affect the final result, and through repeated practice and reflection, she identifies the essential techniques that determine quality. Her years of experimentation and trial-and-error are documented in a research diary included in the book.
Scones are pastries that make people happy—and somehow, they inspire passionate discussion. For those who love scones and want to talk about them endlessly, this book is a celebration of that passion.
Table of Contents
- Basics of Scones
- Learning from Professionals
- Lazy Daisy Bakery (Tokyo)
- Hampstead Tearoom (Sendai)
- Tikal by Atsuko B Nagata (Osaka)
- Sekiguchi Bakery (Tokyo)
- Pan People (Kawagoe)
- The Butter & Scones (Ashiya)
- Antique Tearoom Marriage (Saitama)
- Scone Lab
- Ingredients / Methods / Tools
- Delicious Shops Connected by Relationships
- Tearoom Grand Tour (Osaka)
- Underground Bakery (Kobe)
- Ginza CINQ (Tokyo)
- Salon de Thé Leroux (Nagoya)
- Le Thé Café Ritz (Osaka)
- Bibli Tea Rooms Sconeholic Osasa (Ogoori)
- Nekoya Bake Stand (Tokyo)
- Berry Berry Scones (Tokyo)
- Kokoiro (Gifu)
- Tomoko Utohei
- Mayu’s Lab
- Yumi Koseki’s Scone Diary
Book Details
- Pages: 208
- Language: Japanese
- Publisher: Seibundo Shinkosha
- Publication Date: September 12, 2025
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