Whether you're indoors in a kitchen or in an outdoor classroom with a fire pit, you can make bread from scratch with kids of any age! Watch on for a flatbread recipe tutorial on making flatbreads and herby spreads inspired by the garden. While the dough is rising, head to the garden and gather herbs to make a delicious spread. Then try cooking your flatbreads in an outdoor setting over a campfire for added flare and flavor!
What You’ll Need to Make Flatbreads:
- Bowl and spoon
- Warm water
- Yeast
- Maple syrup
- Flour
- Salt
- Olive oil
Herb Spreads: We’re highlighting an easy, straight-from-the-garden spread or dip for bread and crackers. Simply harvest herbs (or pick some up at your local market), remove the stems, chop, and mix with olive oil and salt for desired taste and consistency. We like to use manual pull choppers: they’re easy to use outdoors, make quick work of processing a lot of herbs, and are safe for young kids to use.
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