JOC Cooking Challenge June/July 2022

Introducing June and July 2022 JOC Cooking Challenge!

Two loaves of Japanese milk bread (flat-topped and round-topped) on a wire rack.

Welcome back to JOC Cooking Challenge! This is our second challenge since we launched the event back in March. I hope you had fun making Mosaic Sushi at our 1st installment.

What is JOC Cooking Challenge

It’s a quarterly online event on Just One Cookbook where I share a new recipe for you to make at home, and in return, you just need to snap a picture of the final dish and share it with us!

The JOC Cooking Challenge months are March, June, September, and December.

This Month’s Challenge Recipe

The recipe for the second cooking challenge is Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan)!

Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner baker, I thought this would be a perfect “challenging” recipe to tackle.

I’ve spent countless hours (more like months) working on this recipe itself as well as photographing, filming a full-length video, and writing the detailed blog post with instructions. I really wish you succeed at making the Japanese milk bread.

Please take time to read the entire post and recipe first, before you head to the kitchen! It’s very important to be well prepared for this recipe. And if you have any questions for trouble shooting, please leave it in the comment section. We’re ready to help!

As I understand that many of you will need to purchase new baking equipment and some people go on a summer vacation, I’m extending the June challenge to be a 2-month-long challenge instead of the regular one-month-long. Start preparing for the equipment early on! It takes time to ship things these days.

The Prizes!

This contest is open to everyone worldwide. We will randomly select 3 winners at the end of the challenge using random.org. Each winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

Everyone who participates in the JOC Cooking Challenge and sends us the picture of your final dish via email is automatically entered into the prize draw.

Please note that we will not judge based on the creations, but you need to make sure your submission meets the scope of the recipe.

How to Join June/July 2022 JOC Cooking Challenge

Recipe: Make my Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) recipe (NOT your recipe!)
Send: Send your photo of the final dish to us via email ([email protected]) before 12 pm PST on July 31. This counts as an automatic entry for your chance to win the prize (only one entry per person). We’d love to hear your stories about funny moments, kitchen mishaps, or difficulties that you come across during the process.
Prize winner announcement: 3 winners will be announced at the bottom of this post in early August and the collages of your creations will be shared as well!

Visit the JOC Cooking Challenge (main page) if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing your picture in our inbox!