Maze Fan: I opened a buffet in the maze

Dust was flying and the lights in the kitchen were bright.

Taking out the fresh flour given daily by the "Gift of Mother Earth", Fan Wei poured it into the basin.

Snow-white and delicate flour, add about 1:0.14 rustling crystal white sugar, and yeast equivalent to one tenth of the white sugar.

Pour in the whole milk and stir the three ingredients gently until evenly combined.

Amid the lingering aroma of milk, Fan Wei kneaded the flour into a ball, covered it with a piece of gauze to let it rise, and the work of making the outer skin of the custard buns was ready.

This dessert is not difficult to make. Usually, as long as you are not careless and follow the steps, you won’t go wrong.

While Fan Wei was making the snacks, he was passing on his experience to Clara and Irene. The two ladies seemed to suddenly become interested in making snacks and gathered around to learn.

A pair of eyes, one black and one purple, looked at each other, creating invisible sparks.

But Fan Wei was unaware of it and continued to impart his experience enthusiastically.

"The preparation of the filling is the most important thing. The combination of different ingredients must be done well, so that the aroma of the custard can be highlighted without being too extreme."

“The sweetness of the flour and the lingering aftertaste when chewing are both important parts of deliciousness.”

Because the ingredients used are monsters, Fan Wei added some of his own improvements to the dish, which increased the taste and difficulty of making it.

Wait for the dough to ferment and start making the custard filling.

As the name suggests, eggs and milk are essential, in addition to sugar, butter and flour.

For this purpose, Fan Wei prepared the eggs of the Dawn Rooster! Although I don't know why this powerful avian monster with a dazzling comb lays eggs with a rooster?

But there’s nothing wrong with the taste!

Ten huge eggs that were as golden as gold were cracked into the basin, emitting warm light.

Use a cup of pure sweet wine to cover up the strong smell of rooster eggs, then add sugar made from sun tree sap, which is Golden Sun Drip, pour it into the egg liquid and stir evenly.

Shanjiao, a large level 30 even-toed ungulate monster that looks like a deer.

They produce a lot of milk to feed their young, and the ghee extracted from it is an important raw material for making ointments for worshipping gods.

After being detoxified by Fan Wei, the output of Shanjiao became the source of milk and butter in this custard bun. Preheat the butter and mix it evenly with all the previous ingredients.

The flour added at the end, although a common ingredient, is the key element to make the custard filling sandy!

The sweet, delicate and soft taste is an indispensable part of the custard bun!

Whisk to mix, pour the thin creamy mayonnaise into the pot, and begin to stir and heat it slowly. The sweet aroma quickly fills the entire kitchen like a soothing warm current.

Irene and Clara looked at Fan Wei who was concentrating on cooking, and they seemed to smell the scent of happiness in the sweetness and warmth that came over them.

Lumina, Vilolinka, and Uncle Kakins were also watching while eating snacks.

The chirping sounds, whether high or low, add a touching color to the making of snacks.

The milk-yellow filling is heated to evaporate its moisture, eventually turning into a sandy, soft mud. Fan Wei turns it out and places it on the chopping board, kneading it with his hands until it becomes a smooth ball.

Roll the large custard balls into long strips and cut into small equal pieces.

"The dough has risen." Clara uncovered the gauze and took out the fermented dough. After being pressed by the girl's delicate hands, the dough had become soft and fluffy.

Clara used the kitchen area to directly press the dough into a large amount of dough, put the custard fillings in one by one, and the outer wrapped part would automatically close.

Usually there are two types of custard buns: one with a flower pattern and the other without. The only difference is that one is round, and the other has a cross pattern on it, revealing the shape of the yellow filling.

Fan Wei made both. The wrapped custard buns need to be placed in the pot to rise again, and then boiled water and steamed.

While waiting, everyone sat in the restaurant and chatted.

Speaking of sacrifice, pastries like custard buns do have a tradition of sacrifice!

For example, the predecessor of all steamed buns - steamed buns, is said to have been invented in ancient times for the purpose of offering sacrifices to the river god when Wu Hou encountered a river that was difficult to cross on his way back after he pacified the southern barbarians.

Originally, a human head should have been used for sacrifice, but Wu Hou couldn't bear it, so he made a fake head out of flour as a substitute.

And mantou is the homonym of "mantou" which means barbarian's head.

Of course, from a historical perspective, this is more of a story.

However, the phenomenon of offering staple food to gods occurs in most civilizations and exists as a cultural gene.

In the period of scarcity of means of production, food production was extremely dependent on the weather, that is, the mood of the "God", and precious food was equivalent to tangible "life" to a certain extent.

People dedicate it to God and ask for his favor.

Compared to sacrifices that take human or animal lives, staple food sacrifices reduce harm and do not lose harmony with nature.

Instead of bloody sacrifices, what is placed in the hearts of the people in prayer is more peace and prosperity...

After a brief chat, the cooking is completed. The freshly steamed custard buns cannot be taken out in a hurry, as rapid cooling may cause the shape to collapse.

After opening the lid to disperse the steam, Fan Wei used the residual heat to slowly let the custard buns take shape.

The food gently blended with water exudes a pleasant sweet milky aroma that whets your appetite at the first sniff. It is a nostalgic taste.

Fan Wei likes custard buns very much. Compared with baked desserts, steamed desserts are more to his liking.

For some reason, even though cakes and other foods are also made of eggs, milk, flour and sugar, he never felt full no matter how much he ate.

Steamed food is different. When you eat it, you will feel more solid, softer and more satisfied.

“Come on, everyone, have a try first!” He brought out the hot custard buns and distributed them to the people who were already salivating.

That sweet and rich aroma fills the lungs with warmth before it even reaches the mouth, and sends desire and strength through the body. It's so tempting!

The chef could naturally see that the diners were impatient.

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Irene reminded quietly, "After all, it is something offered to God... Logically, it should be sacrificed first."

Everyone held the custard buns in their hands, looked around, and had the same idea.

The gods haven't eaten yet, but they're eating first? Even the most magnanimous gods would think these believers are really rude!

"Eat it with confidence! Antila won't mind."

Fan Wei assured with great confidence.

"The love of the Goddess of Love is given to everyone. The taste and happiness everyone feels are also part of her joy!"

“Besides, only after you’ve eaten it will you know whether it’s delicious or not, and your mood during the sacrifice will also be different.”

"We share the delicacies we like with the gods, don't we?"

Everyone blinked and thought he was absolutely right! So they all put aside the formalities and ate the custard buns with beautiful yellow 'stamens'.

"Delicious!" After taking a bite, little stars popped out in Lumina's eyes!

She grabbed the custard bun and pounced on the fairy lady who was holding the bun and only biting the skin, rubbing her face back and forth, "Deacon Irene! How can it be so delicious!!"

“My tongue is melting!!”

"Are you going to eat me?" With a helpless look on her face, Irene finally bit the custard filling with her teeth.

She also narrowed her eyes, indulging in the light sweetness. Her cheeks were puffed up with the bun in her mouth, and her expression of enjoyment was so adorable.

Vilolinka was drooling at the sight and subconsciously licked the custard bun in his hand.

"Mmm~ It smells like honey, is golden in color, and sparkles like golden sand in the snow!"

Grand Secretary Willow Kakins was a cultured eater, commenting on the custard buns, "With this as a sacrifice, the goddess will surely be satisfied!"

Just as Fan Wei said, after tasting the delicious food, everyone had more confidence in the sacrifice and felt an extra joy of sharing.

"Let's start the sacrifice next. What should we do?"

Picking up a special tray of custard buns, Fan Wei placed it on the table and asked, "This is an offering to God. He had only seen Irene pray to the goddess of magic once."

The Fairy Lady once exchanged a Starfire Crystal for the help of the Magic Goddess.

He even yelled at the goddess to return his money because the effect was not good.

Now that he knew that the Magic Goddess might have fallen, Fan Wei felt very different. A fallen god probably could not receive sacrifices.

Perhaps it is just their illusion that is still running.

The virtual image here is a concept in theological research. In addition to its essential self, gods will also construct virtual images that conform to the concept of faith because of people's beliefs.

This is the cash register where the gods receive the power of faith.

Fan Wei is not slandering me, it is really written in the book! The gods in this world are very utilitarian, they don't pretend, they just say it directly.

We need believers, and that means we need your faith!

If the faith is strong, God will bestow more power upon us, and mortals will benefit from it. It is simple and clear.

Of course, the churches of great gods like the Supreme Light and the Earth Mother still have real grace for mortals, and the church in Labyrinth Street often holds rescue activities.

As for Ms. Xingyue, due to the magicians' personalities, she does not make any donations.

But the reversal of His magic ring is the greatest charity in the world.

After all, the source of all power in the world is magic. The magic goddess resets her magic at midnight every day, providing great convenience for all living beings.

The memories and reveries ended, and Uncle Cakins asked Fan Wei to move aside so that he could offer the sacrifice.

Without hesitation, he stretched out his arm and cut it with a knife. The uncle was about to draw something with his bloodied hand, but suddenly stopped and asked with embarrassment:

"Hey, what does the goddess's emblem look like?"

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Fearing that her old father could not withstand the excessive blood loss, Vilolinka stretched out her hand and used magic to display the emblem of the God of Love and Blood.

Because the power of the gods is imprinted in the laws of the world.

Therefore, when a new god is born, His mark will naturally be observed in the starry sky of destiny by professions like astrologers!

The emblem of Antila is composed of strands of blood, which hang down like stamens or ribbons, supporting a vermilion flower in the center.

Verokakins drew corresponding symbols with blood, because blood corresponds to the God of Blood and is the best medium of communication.

After stopping the bleeding, he placed the custard buns on the plate, took two steps back, and his expression became serious. “Great God of Love and Blood! Your loyal believers are offering sacrifices here!”

"Please open your door and accept my humble gift!"

A short prayer, spoken in ordinary words.

But the atmosphere in the kitchen was suddenly different. The light was dyed with a soft scarlet color, and the surroundings were like a garden with clusters of fresh red flowers blooming.

It is the scarlet flower that belongs only to Antilla.

"The effect is outstanding!" Looking at the scene in front of him, Uncle Caggins suddenly let out a very rude sigh, and then quickly covered his mouth.

It can be seen that he is not a loyal believer at all, but more of a utilitarian speculator.

But ordinary sacrifices would not make such a big noise. This is almost equivalent to the gods casting a glance at him!

"Meow!" As if sensing the breath of its master, Xiao Ai jumped out of Fan Wei's arms, came to the 'ceremonial platform' and meowed.

A scarlet crack bloomed on the table and suddenly sucked in all the custard buns.

After swallowing the sacrifice, the vortex emitting light shrank, but the strange crack suddenly paused, and a huge collision sound that seemed silent came from a very far place behind the vortex!

The terrifying pressure instantly filled the entire kitchen! Along with a roar that made every cell tremble!

Then everything came to an abrupt stop, and the vermilion vortex disappeared along with the sacrifice.

"Sir God, what are you doing?"

Uncle Cakins, who had just recovered from his stiffness after a few minutes, said in a daze, and Fan Wei was also a little confused as he picked up the meowing little Ai.

Miss Antila, it seems like you are...fighting?

Above the starry sky, a goddess in a scarlet dress, holding a spear made of woven branches, faced some dazzling opponents who were surrounding her from afar.

A peerless smile appeared on his pure and beautiful face.

“Thank you for the delicious food, Fan~”

Antila picked up a custard bun and took a bite with a calm expression, as if she was missing something.

The battle has never stopped since the ascension! The God of Love and Blood is fighting against many powerful enemies alone. The differences in their positions and interests are destined to make it difficult for them to get along.

Facing the siege of the gods, Antila's choice was simple: fight until they were all defeated.

There are also differences between gods!

"We can start the transformation now." Uncle Verokakins, who had suddenly closed his eyes and immersed in the spiritual world, opened his eyes again, revealing a look of joy at having gained a lot.

"Now I am also a priest of the God of Love and Blood!"

"My dear daughter, daddy can also host your wedding in the future!"

Seeing that Irene and Vilolinka's faces became unnatural, Fan Wei quickly handed over the fast-growing flowers wrapped in magic power and asked the old man to do something that was truly professional.

"This flower was originally born and evolved from the blood demon." Verokakins murmured.

"It's perfect to use the power of the goddess to transform it, but turning it into food still requires your help, after all, I don't have any knowledge in this area."

"Of course I have no problem." Fan Wei smiled, but looked puzzled. "But I don't understand life science either, right?"

"What good can cooking alone do?"

"Who said we need to use cooking skills?" Uncle Caggins nodded, smiling mysteriously, "We need to use your consciousness!"