Recipe

Equipment Needed

• Scales
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring jug
• Sieve
• Baking tray
• Mixing bowl
• Small bowls
• Cling film

​​Method

1. Ask the adult helper to pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°c / 400°f.
2. Sieve the flour into the bowl rub in the fat and salt until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Cream the yeast and sugar together in a small bowl.  When this turns to liquid, let the children add the lemon juice.
4. Add a little of the warmed/tepid milk or water to the flour mixture.
5. Now add the yeast mixture with enough of the remaining milk mixture to make soft but not sticky dough.
6. Place dough in a bowl and cover with cling film, leave in a warm place for half an hour to prove (rise).
7. Remove from the bowl knead the dough on a floured surface.
8. Divide the mixture into small dough balls, encourage the children to make a shape with the dough.
9. Place the dough on a greased baking tray, cover with cling film, leave in a warm place to prove (rise) for 15 minutes.
10. Bake in a hot oven for 8 to 10 minutes until well risen and golden brown.
11. Allow to cool and serve.