Puff Pastry Delights

• Food Technology
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Puff Pastry Delights

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand how puff pastry is made, explore different recipes using puff pastry, and create a presentation showcasing your findings.

What do you already know about puff pastry and its unique qualities?

What is Puff Pastry?

Puff pastry is a light and flaky pastry made from layers of dough and butter. It rises or puffs up due to the air trapped between the layers which expands during baking.

Creating Layers

Puff pastry is made by repeatedly folding and rolling a dough-butter mixture to create thin layers. These layers create the flaky texture when baked.

Puff Pastry Terminology

The layers formed in puff pastry are called 'laminations'. They contribute to the light and airy texture of the pastry. The air is trapped between each layer.

Recipes from Around the World

Research and explore different recipes from various countries that use puff pastry. Find both sweet and savory options.

Ingredients and Flavors

Investigate the different ingredients and flavors used in puff pastry recipes. Note the diversity and creativity in creating unique combinations.

Creating the PowerPoint

Using the information gathered, create a PowerPoint presentation showcasing your findings on puff pastry and the recipes you discovered.

Extension Activity: Pic Collage

As an extension, create a Pic Collage featuring images of both sweet and savory puff pastry dishes. Showcase the variety and appeal of these recipes.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.