A dumped base is not a sign of failure. Who said anything about mistakes being the reason for a dumped base? Even if there are mistakes, they always have been, and will continue to be, an integral part of progress. In the kitchen I often paint outside the numbers and blur the lines. How boring it would be to just assemble dishes instead of create taste. I view recipes as hints, guidance, ideas and research. These are essential elements of the design process. There is a difference between a curry kitchen and a sausage factory.
Tikkatai, I assure you that a good look at what you have, and reflection on what you wanted will present solutions. There will always be more than one path to choose so try a couple. Sometimes deliberately trying to make faults will show the best solution. I have done many little micro-cooks for experimental analysis, just to see what happens. There is no harm in trying something and finding it didn't work. There is nothing gained by not trying.