A Global Journey of Pastry Delights

• Food Technology
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

A Global Journey of Pastry Delights

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to investigate the history of different types of pastry, understand their cultural significance, and identify sweet and savory dishes from various countries.

What do you already know about pastries and their cultural significance?

What is Pastry?

Pastry is a dough made from flour, fat, and water. It can be used to create both sweet and savory dishes.

Historical Background

Pastry has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. It has evolved and been influenced by various cultures over time.

Pastry Around the World

Pastry is used in various cuisines around the world, each with its own unique style and flavors.

Sweet Pastry Delights

Examples of sweet dishes made with pastry include baklava from Greece, croissants from France, and churros from Spain.

Savory Pastry Delights

Examples of savory dishes made with pastry include empanadas from Argentina, samosas from India, and pasties from England.

Cultural Significance

Pastry plays an important role in cultural celebrations and traditions, representing heritage and culinary creativity.

Interactive Activity

In groups, research and present a sweet or savory pastry dish from a country of your choice.

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.