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Year 2 - Cooking and nutrition

Bread for all

Food for occasions and celebrations

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils taste a range of bread and explore different varieties from around the world. They examine how and why bread is eaten on special occasions, and plan and make a bread 'pocket' for a special occasion.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to name and describe the look, smell, taste and texture of different breads.

Key Notes

  • All bread is made from flour, mainly from wheat or corn (maize).
  • There is a wide range of breads available to purchase (or make) in the UK.
  • Some people cannot eat wheat, which is milled into flour to make bread. A different type of flour is used.
  • We can use a range of sensory words to describe the appearance, smell, taste and texture of bread.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • bread: a food made from flour and water
  • flour: a powder made from wheat grains
  • sensory words: words used to describe the look, smell, taste and texture of a food

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Bread is complicated to make, so we can only buy bread from a bakery or shop.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

All bread is made from flour, mainly from wheat or corn (maize). There is a wide range of breads available to purchase (or make) in the UK.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'bread'

a food made from flour and water.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Bread is complicated to make, so we can only buy bread from a bakery or shop. Correction: Basic bread is made from flour and water, mixed together (sometimes other ingredients are added to make it rise and add flavour). Bread can easily be made at home.

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