Category Archives: D&T

Designing Tote Bags

April 29, 2024Coral, D&Tmrssalim

This half term Year 5 will be designing and making tote bags as part of DT . We examined a range of different bags for suitability and strength before designing our own version. The children thought carefully about the design and how they would make sure to strengthen their bags.

Baking Bread!

January 26, 2024Coral, D&Tmrssalim

Today Coral class used their baking skills to create dough for bread rolls. We practised accurately measuring ingredients, then combining them to make dough. Using yeast the children practiced mixing and kneading the dough before leaving it to prove.

The class took their dough home to bake, and I hope they enjoy their fresh bread rolls!

The recipe is given below so that you can recreate the bread at home.

Roll Recipe

Ingredients

992 ¼ g bread flour or all purpose (about 5 ½ cups, spooned and levelled)
12 ½ grams instant yeast needs to be instant (about 3 teaspoons)
71 ¼ g sugar 4 Tablespoons
567 ½ g warm water (two cups)
1 ⅞ tsp salt

Instructions

Heat water to 110ºF-115ºF
Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and water in the bowl and mix for one minute
Add in salt
Add in a ¼ cup more flour if the dough is not sticking to the bowl. If the dough is still not sticking to the bowl, add in 1-2 Tablespoons of water.
Mix for 5 minutes
After 5 minutes, take a piece of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If you can make a very thin “window” that does not tear then you have developed enough gluten and you can shape your dough.
If the window tears, then mix for 2 more minutes.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 4-5 turns until you can form a smooth ball
Coat a large bowl in a little olive oil
Place the dough top side down into the bowl to get the top of the dough covered in oil then flip it over. Cover with a cloth and place in a warm area for 25 minutes to rise until the dough doubles in size
Preheat your oven to 375ºF
Divide your dough into rolls, shape your rolls
Let your rolls rest for 20 minutes

Baking Instructions

Brush your loaves with egg wash to promote a nice golden brown color
Use a sharp knife to make three slashes at a 30º angle in the top of the loaf, about ¼” deep. These slashes make the loaves look nice and also keeps the crust from tearing while it bakes in the oven.
Bake your loaves for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. You can also use a thermometer to check the center of your bread. If the temperature reads 190º – 200º your bread is done.

Nutrition

DT: Making Bread Rolls!

January 26, 2024D&T, Sapphiremsdfallon

Today in DT, Year 5 was learning about combination techniques by making bread rolls! Students were able to practice measuring and kneading their dough. Please check your child’s bag for the bread dough to bake at home!!

Ingredients

992 ¼ g bread flour or all-purpose (about 5 ½ cups, spooned and levelled)
12 ½ grams of instant yeast needs to be instant (about 3 teaspoons)
71 ¼ g sugar 4 Tablespoons
567 ½ g warm water (two cups)
1 ⅞ tsp salt

Baking Instructions

Brush your loaves with egg wash to promote a nice golden brown colour
Use a sharp knife to make three slashes at a 30º angle in the top of the loaf, about ¼” deep. These slashes make the loaves look nice and also keep the crust from tearing while it bakes in the oven.
Bake your loaves for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. You can also use a thermometer to check the center of your bread. If the temperature reads 190º – 200º your bread is done.

Nutrition

Frame structures

December 8, 2023Coral, D&Tmrssalim

Thus term we have been exploring frame structures in Design and Technology (DT). Today the children began to create a playground they have designed to be eye catching and accessible for all. Using various materials the class have enjoyed building a small-scale model of their designs.