Breadmaking
SESSION ONE: Basic Bread
We began by opening in
prayer. The teacher had prepared memory verses whose meaning
we discussed as a group, then took home to memorize individually.
On to the mixing area! The ingredients had been arranged in order.
She read the recipe, with emphasis on the amounts needed. First
the children did a little experiment to determine the best conditions
for yeast to rise. We tried it in hot water, ice water, cold
water, room temperature water and milk, and watched the results.
Children then proofed their yeast, mixed up the dough and began
kneading. Such fun! Even the littlest Keeper could do the kneading.
It was a lot of fun, with a lot of laughing and smiles. Loaves
were baked 6 at a time, so the actual baking did take quite awhile.
2 loaves times 14 kids :-). The girls tidied up the work area
while the first batch was baking. Because of the amount of time
it took to bake, loaves were delivered to those who were unable
to wait past our normal meeting time.
SESSION TWO:
Quick Breads - Banana Nut Bread
Children who wrote out or memorized their verses were awarded small candy bars based on the number of verses completed. The teacher gave a short lesson on the Bread of Life. Then we discussed the difference between yeast and unleavened bread, and gave examples of each. To the dining room! We learned how to properly measure shortening (flat across the top, then poke to release air and refill), the right way to break eggs, how to cream, and the importance of measuring correctly and getting all of the ingredients out of the measuring cup. We mixed our batter, one at a time, heading down the assembly line. The popped into the oven. Smelled absolutely delicious! After they came out, the kids rubbed the tops with butter to keep them soft. We all took them home for dessert :-)
Luke 22:19 "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."
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