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World Food Day / Flatbreads From Many Cultures

Flatbreads From Many Cultures

Children mix, knead and roll simple flatbreads, learning that versions are made in many places, from chapati in India to wheat tortillas in Mexico.

How to run it

  1. Share pictures of flatbreads from different countries and ask children which ones their families eat.
  2. Mix plain flour, water, a little oil and a pinch of salt into a soft dough.
  3. Children knead, divide into balls and roll thin circles.
  4. Cook each flatbread yourself in a dry electric frying pan for about a minute each side.
  5. Serve warm with simple dips or spreads and invite families to share their own breads.

You will need

  • plain flour
  • water
  • oil
  • salt
  • rolling pins
  • electric frying pan
  • tongs
  • dips or spreads
Make it easier or harderYounger children can knead and roll; older children can compare two recipes and present the differences.
SafetyCheck allergy records first: contains gluten, and check dips for sesame, dairy and nuts; only educators handle the hot pan.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children practise cooking skills and recognise how a simple food is shared across many cultures.

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