Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will learn how to make pancakes from scratch, including mixing ingredients, cooking, and enjoying their delicious creation!
Materials and Prep
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- A mixing bowl
- A whisk or spoon for mixing
- A frying pan or griddle
- A spatula
Before starting, make sure to have a clean workspace and wash hands. It's also important to have a grown-up nearby to help with cooking on the stove!
Activities
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Mixing the Ingredients
Start by measuring and adding the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Then, in another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter. Finally, combine the two mixtures and stir until smooth!
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Cooking the Pancakes
Once the batter is ready, it's time to cook! Heat the frying pan on medium heat. Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan and watch it bubble. When the edges look dry, it's time to flip it over with the spatula!
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Decorating and Enjoying
After cooking, let the pancakes cool for a moment. Then, have fun decorating them with fruits, syrup, or anything else you like! Finally, enjoy your tasty pancakes!
Talking Points
- "What do you think will happen when we mix all these ingredients together?"
- "Can you feel the different textures of the flour and sugar? What do they feel like?"
- "Look at the bubbles in the pancake! What do you think they mean?"
- "How does it smell when the pancakes are cooking? Does it make you hungry?"
- "What toppings do you want to put on your pancake? Let's make it colorful!"