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In what is becoming a regular opportunity to engage, members of the Mountain Rain sangha learn how to make delicious treats for tea ceremony during Practice Period’s opening weekend as well as for our annual retreats.

These confections are also available as part of an ongoing fundraiser for the Victoria Hand Project.

photo by Maks Chumak

“I am always so pleasantly surprised at how much people enjoy these sessions. I think it is the working together, as well as, the mixture of people and cultures that create a special atmosphere.”
— Augusta

Here is a recipe for making yaki manju.

Makes 120 pieces

  • Flour (1271 grams)

  • Sugar (566 grams)

  • Evaporated Milk (385 grams - 1 can)

  • Butter (297 grams(

  • Eggs (5)

  • Baking soda (23 tsp)

  • Baking powder (23 tsp)

  1. Combine sugar and butter and mix until light.

  2. Best eggs and add.

  3. Add Evaporated milk.

  4. Add dry ingredients.

  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  6. Shape the wrapper around the previously prepared anko.

  7. Prepare an egg wash from egg whites and mirin and apply to top of yaki manju.

  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 16 to 18 minutes (will be golden brown when ready).


Enjoy!