Well I've done it...I mastered Japanese Milk Bread (or Hakkaido Milk Bread). Technically I haven't tasted it yet but it looks amazing and lets face it looks are all that matter now when it comes to food thanks to Instagram. Today when I faced the realization that I was behind on a project, an occurrence that is very unlike myself, I was not looking forward to the idea of flour, measuring, and stressing. I was tired, its finals and the mountain of papers calling out "Miss Conroy" is on the verge of catastrophe but bake I did. My baking experience was completely different than the failure that occurred with my Southern biscuits. As clique as it may sound it made me reflect on learning. Unlike my last baking experience I was too tired to be nervous. I just wanted to get it done which proved to be a plus. The instructions were vague and the receipe I chose was based on the fact it measured in cups not ounces. These simplified instructions required me to take chances and commit to them. This made me invested and excited at each proofing process and the lovely moment when my timer told me it was time to move on. I have never had Japanese Milk Bread so I have no idea how it should turn out besides the brief instructions and sparse pictures. This allowed me to be lost in the process and not the outcome. DING DING DING teaching connection is coming! Because I was moving towards a giant bread question mark I was forced to be present in the steps I was taking and what I was doing. It was truly lovely. Students needs to be presented with processes and activities that will allow for them to be present in the learning and not the grade they receive based on the outcome. Boom truth bomb. You're welcome :)
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3/16/2016 11:12:51 pm
Thank you for your post Ms. Conroy! I'm so happy for you that your Japanese milk bread turned out great. And I'm very proud of you for choosing to prepare something you have never before eaten--that takes guts! This is definitely uncharted territory for you, a brand new experience. How easy or difficult was it for to make the bread? Were there any special techniques you had to employ?
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3/21/2016 11:59:32 am
Your bread looks so pretty! How did it end up tasting?? I have never heard of Japanese milk bread and I'm curious about the history behind it. I'm glad you were able to get lost in the process and not stress over it. Looks like that helps you produce something you're proud of! Can't wait to see what next week's bread adventure brings.
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3/22/2016 09:56:10 am
Morgan-
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Sophia Monaco
3/24/2016 07:22:10 am
Your bread looks delicious! I hope it tasted as good as it looks! I think it is great that you had an opportunity to reflect on your learning this week and it seems like you made some great connections. It's wonderful that you were able to just let go of the nerves and go with the flow! i have found that to be the best way to bake/cook. Can't wait to see what delicious breads you come up with next!
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Sarah Hunter
4/27/2016 01:09:01 pm
Yes! So, how did it taste? Kudos to you for going outside the box to find some unique bread to cook up. I've never heard of this before, but after seeing these pictures I'll definitely be down to try it if I ever come across some. Good job!
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