Cooking is a fun way to pass some time, learn some new skills and you

also have the added bonus of being able to eat what you have made

(or share it with others at home, if you are feeling generous!).

1. Wash your hands for 20 seconds in warm water making

sure you use soap

2. Make sure you have a grown up to help you if you need

it, especially when using the oven and sharp knives

3. Check that you have all the ingredients you need for

what you have decided to bake or cook

4. Get organised and get all equipment out before you start: an

apron is also a good idea!

5. Follow recipes carefully, taking care you weigh out ingredients

correctly—get a grown up to help you if you need it

6. Start with a simple recipe if you are new to cooking

7. Clean up as you go

8 . Take a deep breath and get stuck in!

9. Don’t leave all the clearing up to the grown

ups

10. Share what you have made with others!

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Shortbread Recipe

Preparation time: Cooking time:

Less than 30 minutes 15-20 minutes

Serves: Dietary:

Makes 20 shortbread Vegetarian

Have a go at making these easy yummy shortbread biscuits! It is an ideal

recipe to start with if you are new to baking.

Ingredients:

125grams/4oz Butter

55g/2oz Caster Sugar, plus a bit extra to finish

180g/6oz Plain Flour

Method:

1. Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a mixing

bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth.

3. Stir in the flour until you get a smooth paste.

4. Turn out onto a work surface and gently roll out

until the paste is 1cm thick.

5. Cut into rounds or fingers and place onto a

baking tray. Sprinkle with caster sugar and chill in the fridge for 20

minutes.

6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside

to cool on a wire rack.