Roasting in RuneScape is a popular skill that involves cooking raw meat over a fire or range. It is one of the easiest and quickest ways to train the Cooking skill in the game. The Roasting skill can be trained by players of all levels and is especially useful for low-level players who want to increase their Cooking level without spending a lot of money. To start roasting, players need to have raw meat, a fire or range, and a cooking utensil. The most common raw meat used for roasting is raw beef, but other types of meat, such as raw chicken or raw rabbit, can also be cooked using this method. Once the player has everything they need, they can go to a fire or range and use the raw meat on it to start cooking.
The recipe in Kyotofu is just for straightforward black sesame shortbread cookies, a fantastic recipe, and then I took it a step further and turned these cookies into runes. Now, I don’t know much about runes or rune divination, so bear with me here and I welcome any corrections in the comments section.
I am so excited to be sharing this recipe, which comes from a book I ve been loving, Kyotofu Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts by Nicole Bermensolo and Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn. I baked for about 13 and when I took a peek at the cookies, felt like were way done, so took them out at the 13 minute mark and then let it finish cooking on the still-hot cookie sheet out on the kitchen countertop.
Once the player has everything they need, they can go to a fire or range and use the raw meat on it to start cooking. Roasting raw meat requires the player to pay attention to the cooking process. If the player leaves the meat on the fire or range for too long, it will burn and become inedible.
Edible Rune Divination: Black Sesame Shortbread Rune Cookies
These black sesame shortbread rune cookies look like beautiful stone runes but are also absolutely delicious to eat. I am so excited to be sharing this recipe, which comes from a book I’ve been loving, Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts by Nicole Bermensolo and Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn. It’s published by Running Press.
The recipe in Kyotofu is just for straightforward black sesame shortbread cookies, a fantastic recipe, and then I took it a step further and turned these cookies into runes. Now, I don’t know much about runes or rune divination, so bear with me here and I welcome any corrections in the comments section.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of toasted black sesame seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted softened butter
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk (I used soy milk and it worked fine)
First, cream together the wet ingredients: the softened butter with the sugar, and then beat in the egg, and then add the whole milk (per the Kyotofu recipe). I used soy milk only because that’s all I had on hand, and it came out just fine.
Next, grind the toasted black sesame into a fine powder. I used my mortar and pestle and while grinding, added some happy vibes by chanting mantras. Why not. Darn thing takes forever to grind with the mortar and pestle anyway. If you don’t chant mantras to pass the time, you might go insane.
Then I sift in the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in with the grounded black sesame flour. This is the “dry” mix. Combine the dry and wet mix together to form a dough.
The recipe says to refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. I let it chill for 2 hours.
The original recipe in Kyotofu then says to roll out the dough into a 1/4 inch sheet and stamp out cookies with a cookie cutter. Here’s where I deviated, mostly because I don’t own any cookie cutters. [Not true. I have a giant Hello Kitty cookie cutter that cuts out giant cookies, but I didn’t want giant black sesame shortbread cookies. I wanted these to be relatively bite size.]
Instead, I rolled the dough into about 3/4-inch balls, just a bit under 1 inch. You’ll want your hands floured while you work with this dough.
I used a scotch whiskey glass to stamp the balls down into flat discs.
Again, make sure the bottom of the whiskey glass is evenly floured or else your dough balls with stick to the glass. Spoken from experience.
I stamp out the cookies to about 1.5 inches. The whiskey glass makes perfect little discs.
So I was going to stop here, bake, and make cookies, but lately I’ve been teaching myself runes (beginner here, like, less than beginner since to be honest, I haven’t actually started the learning…) and those cookie discs looked so very plain, so I got the idea to turn these cookies into runes.
I used a cheese knife to carve the rune symbols into the discs. It’s my understanding that I’m using the Elder Futhark alphabet here but hey, what do I know.
Here’s Dagaz, the last rune in the alphabet but the first rune I carved because my reference sheets I had printed out were out of order. Oops. Yet it’s apropos that this is the first rune cookie I carved out because it means breakthrough, epiphany, realization, and I feel like that’s exactly what happened when I decided to make runes out of black sesame shortbread.
I ended up not doing the whole alphabet because this was so effing labor intensive. I also ran out of dough– well, half the dough. I had divided the dough into two balls to chill, and this batch of cookies was made with one of those balls, or one half of the dough. So the full recipe here yields quite a bit of rune cookies actually.
I couldn’t get over how cute these cookies looked. They looked just like stone or clay.
Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for (according to the book) 15 minutes. I baked for about 13 and when I took a peek at the cookies, felt like were way done, so took them out at the 13 minute mark and then let it finish “cooking” on the still-hot cookie sheet out on the kitchen countertop.
These cookies are not just for looks. They’re tasty. Light, buttery, sweet but not over-the-top sweet, and rich with that black sesame flavor and aroma. Yum!
Again, I couldn’t get over how these cookies resembled actual runes. If I didn’t present them on a plate and instead set it on an altar surrounded by velvet, crystals, and candles, you wouldn’t have been the wiser.
By the way they do expand a bit in the oven, so they came out probably larger than normal rune divination pieces.
I didn’t want to handle these cookies too much the way you might actually proceed with rune divination. So instead, I had them randomly arranged on a plate, closed my eyes, asked my question, and then felt around with eyes still closed to pick up a rune (cookie).
I drew the Tiwaz rune. I would say this rune is very “me.” The divination exercise works! [Although if you’re legitimately going to try this, I’d carve out rune cookies for the entire runic alphabet… my divination was “rigged” since I wasn’t divining with the full alphabet. Doh.]
OR. Better yet– instead of divination, turn these into blessing cookies! Infuse the cookie prep and baking process with that intent, energetically rev up the cookies, and then those who eat the cookies will be blessed with the blessings their chosen rune has in store for them! Talk about an amazing potluck or bake sale item!
Danel Telleno is a Dark Elf and a master craftsman. He will help train you in enchanting, alchemy, and provisioning to earn a certification. In order to take advantage of this service, you must meet him at the Mages Guildhall in Vulkhel Guard, Davon's Watch or Daggerfall, depending on the Alliance your character is a part of. Alternatively, you can meet him in the capital city of any zone added by a Chapter.
On the other hand, if the meat is taken off the fire or range too soon, it will be undercooked and not give the player any Cooking experience. The key is to find the right timing so that the meat is cooked just right. Roasting raw meat in RuneScape is not only a skill for training Cooking, but it is also a way to obtain food for sustenance. Cooked meat, such as roasted beef, heals a certain amount of hitpoints when eaten. This makes it a valuable source of food for players who are exploring dangerous areas or engaging in combat. In addition to healing hitpoints, cooked meat can also be used in various quests and activities in the game. Some quests require players to cook and deliver specific types of meat, while others may require cooked meat as a form of payment or offering. Therefore, roasting raw meat not only helps to improve the Cooking skill but also opens up opportunities for players to progress in the game. Overall, roasting in RuneScape is a versatile skill that serves multiple purposes. It provides a quick and cost-effective way to train Cooking, offers a source of healing food, and can be used in quests and other activities. Whether a player wants to level up their Cooking or simply needs a hearty meal, roasting raw meat is a skill worth mastering in the world of RuneScape..
Reviews for "The Role of Roasting Runes in ESO Group Content: Tips and Tricks"
- Jane Smith - 2 stars - "I found 'Roasting Rune ESO' to be quite disappointing. The storyline was lackluster and predictable, and the characters felt one-dimensional. The gameplay mechanics were also frustrating, with clunky controls and repetitive quests. Additionally, the graphics were subpar, with outdated visuals that took away from the overall experience. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone looking for an immersive and engaging gaming experience."
- John Doe - 1 star - "I couldn't get past the first few minutes of playing 'Roasting Rune ESO'. The tutorial was poorly explained, leaving me confused and frustrated. The combat system felt clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the game. Additionally, the graphics were underwhelming, with muddy textures and unimpressive animations. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this game and wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
- Sarah Johnson - 2 stars - "I was excited to try 'Roasting Rune ESO' based on the marketing hype, but it fell short of my expectations. The narrative was disjointed and hard to follow, and the voice acting was unconvincing. The gameplay itself felt repetitive and lackluster, with little variation to keep me engaged. The technical issues were also a downside, with frequent crashes and slow performance. Overall, I regret purchasing this game and would advise others to steer clear."