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- Lucas: Hey there. Welcome back to Learn Finnish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. We are so happy you are here again. Lucas: We have been cooking together for quite a while now. Luna: Yes. We did plating, we did chopping, we did rolling. Lucas: Right. And before that, we learned how to mix and whisk. Luna: Oh, I remember that part. The eggs were flying everywhere. Lucas: It was chaotic. But today, we go deeper into the process. Luna: Deeper? What do you mean? Lucas: We are going to talk about the core steps of making batter and dough. Luna: Okay. So, what are we making? Lucas: Let us imagine a simple cake. It is easy to learn with. Luna: A cake sounds nice. Sweet things are good. Lucas: Before we start, if Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Luna: Then please consider supporting us. A small amount helps keep these episodes free. Lucas: You can find us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Thank you for listening and helping us continue. Lucas: Now, let us get back to the kitchen. Luna: Yes. Where do we begin with the cake? Lucas: First, we need to prepare the eggs. Luna: The eggs? Like, just crack them? Lucas: No, we need to beat them until they are fluffy. Luna: Fluffy eggs. Okay. Lucas: The phrase for this is Vaahdota munat. Luna: Vaahdota munat. Lucas: That means to whisk or foam the eggs. Luna: I say it slowly. Vaahdota munat. Lucas: Good. Now, once the eggs are ready, we mix everything. Luna: Mixing the dough. Lucas: Yes. The key phrase is Sekoita taikinaa. Luna: Sekoita taikinaa. Lucas: This means mix the dough. Luna: It sounds very active. Sekoita taikinaa. Lucas: Exactly. You use your hands or a spoon. Luna: I feel like I am doing it right now. Lucas: Imagine the bowl in front of you. Luna: Okay. Vaahdota munat. Then Sekoita taikinaa. Lucas: Perfect sequence. Luna: What happens after mixing? Lucas: You put it into the oven. Luna: The oven. In Finnish? Lucas: Laitan uuniin. Luna: Laitan uuniin. Lucas: This means I put it in the oven. Luna: It is so simple. Laitan uuniin. Lucas: Yes. Short and clear. Luna: But then we have to wait, right? Lucas: Yes. After baking, it comes out hot. Luna: Can we eat it immediately? Lucas: No, you must let it cool down. Luna: Cool down. How do we say that? Lucas: Anna jäähtyä. Luna: Anna jäähtyä. Lucas: This means let it cool. Luna: It feels like a command. Anna jäähtyä. Lucas: It is gentle advice. Let it rest. Luna: Okay. I will let it rest. Anna jäähtyä. Lucas: Finally, when it is cool, you taste it. Luna: Tasting time! Lucas: If it is a sweet cake, you say Maku on makea. Luna: Maku on makea. Lucas: This means the taste is sweet. Luna: Maku on makea. Lucas: You nailed it. Luna: I love that one. It sounds pleasant. Lucas: Let us review the whole flow. Luna: Okay. First, Vaahdota munat. Lucas: Then, Sekoita taikinaa. Luna: Next, Laitan uuniin. Lucas: Then, Anna jäähtyä. Luna: And finally, Maku on makea. Lucas: Spot on. Luna: It feels like a recipe card. Lucas: Exactly. Five steps. Simple. Luna: I want to try saying them fast. Lucas: Go ahead. Luna: Vaahdota munat, Sekoita taikinaa, Laitan uuniin, Anna jäähtyä, Maku on makea. Lucas: Wow. That was smooth. Luna: Really? I felt confident. Lucas: You sounded like a pro baker. Luna: Well, almost. Lucas: Almost perfect. Luna: So, we just repeat these when we bake? Lucas: Yes. Practice makes the kitchen easier. Luna: I think I will bake something tonight. Lucas: That is great. Use the phrases. Luna: I will say them to my cat. Lucas: He might not understand, but he will enjoy the smell. Luna: True. Food smells better than words. Lucas: Especially when it is sweet. Luna: Maku on makea. Lucas: There you go. Luna: Thanks for teaching me, Lucas. Lucas: Thank you for learning with us, Luna. Luna: See you next time for more cooking fun. Lucas: Bye for now.