Utane is a unique Japanese Baking technique. Utane Bread is especially soft, and can stay fresh longer than other store bought bread. Utane method is to mix dough into warm water (65 to 70 degree) to bring out the gelatinization of starch in flour and then the wheat scent can be completely released. The dough will then be cool in the fridge for several hours. Utane Starter is ready for used. When the dough is heated, the water and flour absorbed the moisture which allows the bread to remain hydrated. This made Utane Bread soft and fluffy, and can stay fresh for many days.