Cook very: A Ceramic Plate for Bread, Harnessing Direct Heat and Far-Infrared Rays for Exquisite Toast

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Perfect toast, crispy outside and fluffy inside, at home or while camping, with the "Semi-Raw Bread Baking Ceramic Plate"

Cookberry released the "Semi-Raw Bread Baking Ceramic Plate," which employs a heating method entirely different from conventional toasters, on November 1, 2020 (Sunday).

Text by YANAKA Tomomi | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi

Over 2 Million Yen in Orders via Crowdfunding, Now Available Commercially

The "Semi-Raw Bread Baking Ceramic Plate," which harnesses the far-infrared effect of "ceramic plates" favored by professional chefs, has arrived.

The "Semi-Raw Bread Baking Ceramic Plate" was brought to market after receiving over 2 million yen in orders through the crowdfunding platform Makuake, driven by enthusiastic support from men who love bread and camping. Ceramic plates are primarily used over direct heat, making them suitable for barbecues and campsites, and are characterized by their ability to produce a crispy exterior and a fluffy, chewy interior.

The secret lies in far-infrared rays and high-temperature direct heat. The far-infrared rays, which do not generate heat themselves, warm the inside of the bread, preventing moisture from evaporating and preserving the bread's natural fluffy, chewy texture. Simultaneously, the bread's surface is heated rapidly at high temperatures, creating a crispy crust.

A Ceramic Plate for Bread, Creating Exquisite Toast with Direct Heat and Far-Infrared Rays | Cookberry

The uneven surface of the ceramic plate prevents the bottom of the bread from sticking, ensuring it stays crispy down to the last bite. It also doubles as a highly heat-retaining serving plate after cooking, which is a welcome feature.

The ceramic plate is made from Banko ware, a local industry in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, with a 280-year history and the largest share of Japanese donabe (earthenware pots). It was created as a specialized bread plate, leveraging the characteristics of ceramic plates that have long been favored by restaurants and culinary enthusiasts.

The "Semi-Raw Bread Baking Ceramic Plate" allows you to bake exquisite toast, whether at home or while camping. We invite you to easily enjoy the taste of freshly baked bread, as if it just came out of the kiln.