Life skills
Bake Bread Together
Bread is maths, science and life skills in one loaf. Weigh accurately, watch the yeast work, and eat the results.
Ages
5-7, 7-9, 9-11
Level
KS1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2
Subject
Life Skills
Duration
120 min
What you'll need
- Strong flour
- Yeast
- Salt
- Water
- Scales
What the learner will explore
- Yeast and fermentation
- Weighing accurately
- Following a process
How to do it
- 1
Weigh everything before you start.
- 2
Mix, knead and note the time.
- 3
Watch the dough double and talk about why.
- 4
Bake, cool and eat.
Make it easier
Make soda bread — no rising time.
Make it harder
Compare two loaves with different rising times and record findings.
Try it differently
Make flatbreads on a camping stove outdoors.
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