School Project Pack
Bread forms part of the daily diet in many countries around the world. The following project ideas encourage children to explore bread in its’ many forms, through origin, history and application.
- Explore the journey of wheat grain from source to loaf. Research where grain is grown, how it is transported, and the various processes it goes through before/after flour production. Look at a simple experiment with yeast, warm water and sugar in a bottle, and a balloon over the top. This will demonstrate the action of yeast in bread. A simple bread making session will also demonstrate this.
- Set a task for children to explore the different types of breads made around the world. Find out what kinds of flours are used in bread making- rye, wholemeal, granary and white etc. From naan to bagel, from ciabatta to bap, there are many different types of bread made the world over. How are these breads incorporated into the daily diet in other countries, are they just a snack, or do they form an essential part of a meal?
- Bread making has a strong tradition in Wales, explore the cooking methods of the past and discover how technology has changed this process.
- ‘Sticky Fingers’- A hands-on cooking session where children get the chance to design their own savoury or sweet dough idea by adding herbs, spices, cheese, fruit, honey etc.
- Explore recipe ideas for the four seasons, incorporating seasonal ingredients. There are good examples in the bread recipe section of our website.
