Objective
By the end of this lesson, Kadie will be able to bake her own delicious bread from scratch.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Flour
- Yeast
- Salt
- Water
- Bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Baking tray
- Oven
Prep: Make sure all ingredients are measured and ready before starting the lesson.
Activities
1. Make the Dough: Mix flour, yeast, salt, and water in a bowl to form the dough.
2. Kneading: Show Kadie how to knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Rising: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
4. Baking: Shape the dough, place it on a baking tray, and bake in the oven until golden brown.
Talking Points
- What is yeast? - "Yeast is a tiny living organism that helps the bread dough rise and become fluffy."
- Why do we knead the dough? - "Kneading helps develop the gluten in the flour, making the bread soft and chewy."
- What happens during rising? - "During rising, the yeast produces carbon dioxide gas, which makes the dough expand."
- Why do we bake the bread? - "Baking the bread helps give it a crispy crust and a delicious aroma."