At the foot of Mt. Yotei, in the middle of Niseko's nature, you'll find the Okutsuchi Farm Stone Oven Bakery. Although it's surrounded by nothing but greenery, people who have heard rumors about the bread here, or who are fascinated by it, visit one after another. Let's explore the secret of what attracts so many people. The Okudo Farm Stone Oven Bread Workshop started in the late 1990s. The Okudo couple, who moved from Kobe to Hokkaido, literally started the workshop by trial and error while growing crops such as pumpkins and beans. It is amazing that they even managed to build a full-fledged stone oven by stacking bricks one by one in between their farm work. Before opening, there were many days of trial and error, with small adjustments to the dough mixture, the temperature of the stone oven, and more. She had in mind the bread her husband, Morihisa, encountered in a provincial city in Germany while on an agricultural training course. In pursuit of that unforgettable taste, they finally arrived at the bread at Okutsuchi Farm Stone Oven Bakery. The authentic taste that impresses bread lovers has gradually gained a reputation. When you enter the store in Niseko and choose bread, the indescribable aroma of bread baking in the stone oven in the back fills the air. It is an irresistible space for bread lovers. Let's introduce some recommended breads. This rye bread is made with about 80% home-grown whole wheat rye flour and contains raisins, walnuts, and caraway seeds. It is heavy and dense. The light acidity goes perfectly with cream cheese, and if you slice it thinly and enjoy it with wine, you are guaranteed to have a blissful time. Their slightly sweet pumpkin bread is also popular. The secret to its sweetness is that they use home-grown, fully ripe pumpkins that are roasted whole in a stone oven and then kneaded into the dough generously. You can enjoy the deliciousness of each, whether you eat it as is, toast it, or heat it in the microwave. The lightly sweet grape and walnut bread is recommended to be toasted before eating. It is a popular bread with women, filled with raisins and walnuts. It tastes even better with butter. By the way, the bread at Okutsuchi Farm Stone Oven Bakery is made using as much locally grown produce as possible. That's why it's located in the middle of a field. If you visit the store, don't miss the yellow sign. For those who can't make it to Niseko, you can purchase tickets at Aurora Town in Sapporo, Atsubetsu Ward, and Kita Kitchen in Asahikawa, depending on the day of the week. For more information, please check the official website below. Once you try the bread from Okudo Farm Stone Oven Bakery, you'll want to eat it again. Maybe it'll even make you want to go to Niseko! <Okutsuchi Farm Stone Oven Bakery> Address: 421 Kondo, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Phone: 0136-44-1095 Official site: http://www.okutsuchi-farm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okutsuchi1979/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okutsuchi1979