The Palia the Great Human Bake-Off quest is similar to many of the other discovery quests in which you have to acquire ingredients and prepare a recipe. Just like we did in Hunger Pains and the rest of the quests.
I have already finished this quest, and I know each and every step. That’s why I’m sharing a full walkthrough that you can follow to complete this quest. Let’s jump in!
How to Complete Palia The Great Human Bake-Off Quest
Discovering the Ancient Grocery List
Navigate to the path just south of the Flooded Steps in Bahari Bay to find and collect the grocery list in a pile of dirt. Head to the path just south of the Flooded Steps in Bahari Bay to find and collect the grocery list in a pile of dirt.
Finding the document:
- Travel to Bahari Bay using your preferred transportation method
- Head toward the Flooded Steps area in the southern portion of the region
- Look for a pile of dirt on the ground nearby
- Interact with the dirt pile to retrieve the ancient grocery list
- Pick up “A Very Old…Grocery List?” to automatically initiate the quest
The grocery list appears as a weathered, ancient document, physically representing the mysterious ingredients ancient humans used in their culinary traditions.
Consulting Hekla About the Recipe
Ask around about the list. Hekla has suggested you gather the ingredients listed in the document. Visit Hekla to learn what ancient humans did with the mysterious ingredients.
Locating Hekla:
- Find Hekla at her usual locations around Kilima Village or near research areas
- Show her the grocery list to initiate the consultation
- Listen to her explanations about the ingredients and their purpose
Hekla will identify the document as an ancient recipe and explain how these ingredients combine to create macarons, light, delicate cookie sandwiches that represent sophisticated ancient human cuisine.
Gathering the Required Ingredients
Collect all the necessary ingredients for macaron preparation. The recipe requires specific items that you’ll need to gather through farming, purchasing, or other collection methods.
Essential macaron ingredients:
- Sweet Leaf (regular, not ground) – The primary distinctive ingredient
- Milk – Standard cooking ingredient
- Flour – Basic baking staple
- Egg – Essential protein component
Here’s how you can get all the required ingredients:
- Sweet Leaf can be farmed or foraged from specific locations
- Milk is typically purchased from vendors or obtained through recipes
- Flour can be crafted or purchased from cooking suppliers
- Eggs are commonly available from chickens or purchased from traders
Preparing the Dish
Now, once you have gathered the ingredients, there is a final step, and that is to prepare the dish. For this, you are going to need the Mixing Station. Here, you need two mixing stations. One for preparing the ingredients and the other for mixing all ingredients together.
Once you have successfully prepared the dish, just head back to Hekla and have a conversation with her to finish the quest.
Quest Rewards
- 10x Renown
- +40 Hekla Friendship Points
FAQs
Where exactly is the ancient grocery list located?
Head to the path just south of the Flooded Steps in Bahari Bay to find and collect the grocery list in a pile of dirt.
What cooking level do I need to complete this quest?
You’ll need cooking level three to purchase the Mixing Station blueprint from Reth, which is essential for preparing macarons.
What ingredients do I need for macarons?
You’ll need Ground Sweet Leaf, Milk, Flour, and an Egg to create the macarons at the second Mixing Station.
How do I make Ground Sweet Leaf?
Process regular Sweet Leaf through the first Mixing Station to create the ground version needed for the recipe.
Can I make macarons without a Mixing Station?
No, the Mixing Station equipment is essential for both grinding the Sweet Leaf and combining the final ingredients properly.
How long does it take to reach cooking level three?
The time varies based on your cooking frequency and recipe choices, but regular cooking over multiple play sessions typically achieves this milestone.
The Palia the Great Human Bake-Off quest delivers a satisfying combination of exploration, ingredient gathering, and sophisticated cooking that reveals fascinating details about ancient human culinary traditions, whilst rewarding you with a beautiful recipe that remains useful throughout your entire Palia journey.
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