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Baking Bread

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-CP1.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Start by adding one cup of flour to a gallon-size Ziplock bag in the science center. Next, add three tablespoons of sugar, one package of yeast and one cup of water. Seal the bag and mix up the ingredients. Encourage the children to squish the dough. Talk about how yeast “burps” to let out gas. Let the bag rest for 10 minutes so the yeast will activate. Compare the bag before and after it sits, pointing out the bubbles or burps from the yeast. After the 10-minute rest, add three tablespoons of olive oil, 11/2 teaspoon salt and another cup of flour to the bag. Continue squishing for about three minutes. Open the bag and add one more cup of flour and mix it again. At this point, let the children sprinkle some flour on a clean surface and knead the bread for about eight minutes or until it is smooth. Put the dough in a pan in a warm area, and let it rise for about an hour. Talk to the children about the effect of the yeast. Bake the bread at 375°F degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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