Back in the day when we didn't have supermarkets and bread didn't come in plastic bags it was made by The Baker, and every year at Harvest time Bakers far and wide would compete to make the biggest, and most impressive loaf, to show who was the best.
I love this activity. Its one of those wonderful things that looks complicated but in actual fact, is rather simple.
Our loaf was made from 5lbs of dough. We had a base shape which we then added thin strips for stalks and ears of wheat made from a little sausage shape snipped with scissors. It was finished with a plaited band and a Harvest mouse. We had enough dough left over for the children to make their own loaf. To finish coat everything in a couple of layers of beaten egg.
Go on have a go............although you will need an industrial cleaner if you do it with 22
5 and 6 yr olds!
1 comment:
Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
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