Ma Petite Boulangerie Japonaise - Authentic Japanese Bakery Goods for Home & Gifting | Perfect for Tea Time, Breakfast & Special Occasions

Riding the craze for Japanese cheesecakes in Paris and Toulouse, Takumi Boulangerie merges Japanese artistry with French tradition, offering a range of exquisite and imaginative pastries.

Taking its name from a Japanese word for artisans who have devoted their lives to their craft, the Takumi team divides their first book into six sections:

• Breads, brioche and viennoiserie, including sandwiches

• Core pastry recipes

• Gateaux

• Individual pastries

• Cookies, petit fours, and other small treats

• Beverages

Certain flavors predominate: yuzu, matcha, chocolate (Valrhona strongly preferred), raspberry, black sesame, and vanilla. The iconic shokupan, a form of pan de mie, is here, along with black sesame pain au chocolat, doroyaki sandwich pastries, a matcha version of opera cake, and yuzu madeleines.

Hardcover. Color photographs throughout. In French