My next project (kitchen-wise)

So, I've recently rediscovered my passion for trying to bake.

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After testing out a few recipes on baking Melon-pan, I found one that didn't completely fail(like the on on the wiki page) that was so kindly translated by the nice lady at Happy Home Baking. She even included step-by-step pictures(which I would do if I had a camera...wahh) - and because of her detailed instruction, I was able to make wonderful Melon-pan of my own!

[Pretend there's a picture of 12 fantastic melon-pans here]

Her instructions lead to the Pan being a little bit crispy though, so I take them out of the oven early to have that spongey-softness I'm more accustomed to.

By the way, Melon-Pan really has no melony(?) flavour whatsoever. More recently, it's been common to add Melon Extract to the inner bread part, but only for scent. I found that to be one problem with my Melon-pans; I could not find Melon Extract in any Crappy American Grocery Store, and without it my Melon-Pan smelled (and as a result, tasted) like Regular-Pan. I'll check Trader Joe's when I'm not poor the next time I go.

My favourite brand of Melon-Pan~

I'll post pics of my next batch when I borrow my step-dad's Minolta, yes.



My next Baking Project will be Earl Grey Tea Muffins; because they're small and cute and Earl Grey Tea has caught my interest for no apparent reason.

I think next I'll try to make "Earl Grey Pudding," in commemoration of our favourite Pudding Earl.

Also, for some reason my right middle finger hurts. Maybe I have a grudge, or something.