Bread In A Bag Activity For Children

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Children have a natural desire to learn. They love to learn about how things work and how to make things. There is a wonderful way to teach a child the wonders of cooking. This is a simple activity that will draw the kids into the activitiy all by itself. Reading the book "The Little Red Hen" is a great then get them to talking about how the hen prepared for things to come. Then tell them that they can prepare to cook by gathering a few items and learning the process. Give each child a "bread in a ziploc bag". This can be made into small child size loaves of bread or two hot rolls. It is fun for the kids to see how the bread raises and they make it themselves. Bread In A Bag 1 qt size ziplock bag 1/2 cup white flour 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon rapid rising yeast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Put all ingredients together in bag. Add: 1 tablespoon oil 1/3 cup hot tap water Mix and knead until dough forms a ball in bag. Let rest for 30 minutes. Turn dough out of bag and knead again. Divide in half and form 2 rolls. Let rise. Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes. Children just love to do this and they take such pride in making the bread themselves.