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Bring on the Flapjacks!

Bring on the Flapjacks!
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Make and flip simple flapjacks using measured ingredients, basic mixing, and adult-supervised stovetop cooking while learning about measurements, heat, and safe kitchen habits.

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Step-by-step guide to make and flip simple flapjacks

What you need
Adult supervision required, all purpose flour, baking powder, butter or cooking oil, egg, measuring cups, measuring spoons, milk, mixing bowl, napkin, nonstick frying pan, plate, salt, small bowl, spatula, sugar, whisk or fork

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.

Step 2

Put all the Materials Needed on a clean counter so everything is ready.

Step 3

Measure and add the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl: 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Crack the egg into the small bowl.

Step 5

Beat the egg in the small bowl with the whisk or fork until the yellow and white are mixed.

Step 6

Measure 1 cup milk and pour it into the small bowl with the beaten egg.

Step 7

Ask an adult to melt 2 tablespoons of butter safely and bring the melted butter to you.

Step 8

Pour the melted butter into the small bowl with the egg and milk and stir to combine into the wet mix.

Step 9

Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is just combined and a few small lumps remain.

Step 10

Ask an adult to heat the nonstick frying pan on the stove to medium heat and lightly grease the pan.

Step 11

Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour one flapjack worth of batter onto the hot pan for each flapjack.

Step 12

Watch the flapjack and when bubbles form on top and the edges look set use the spatula to flip it with the adult's permission or help.

Step 13

Cook the flipped side about 1 minute until golden then use the spatula to move the flapjack to the plate.

Step 14

Let the flapjacks cool for a few minutes then enjoy one using the napkin.

Step 15

Take a photo or write about your finished flapjacks and share your creation on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use instead of an egg, milk, or butter if we don’t have them?

If you don't have an egg, use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) in place of the 'Crack the egg into the small bowl' step, swap 1 cup dairy milk for 1 cup plant milk in the 'Measure 1 cup milk' step, and replace the 'Ask an adult to melt 2 tablespoons of butter' step with 2 tablespoons neutral oil if needed.

My flapjacks are sticking or not browning—what should I check?

If flapjacks stick or cook unevenly, make sure you followed 'Ask an adult to heat the nonstick frying pan on the stove to medium heat and lightly grease the pan' and wait until the pan reaches medium before using the 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour batter.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages?

For younger children (ages 3–5) have an adult pre-measure ingredients and let the child do safe steps like 'Beat the egg' and stirring, while older kids (8+) can measure, combine the wet and dry mixes, and flip flapjacks with the adult's permission and then 'Take a photo or write about your finished flapjacks' themselves.

How can we make the flapjacks more fun or special?

To personalize the flapjacks, gently fold in blueberries or chocolate chips after you 'Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients' or add toppings before 'Take a photo or write about your finished flapjacks and share your creation on DIY.org.'

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Facts about cooking and kitchen safety for kids

🧪 Baking powder, first sold in the 19th century, is a leavening agent that helps flapjacks puff up and stay fluffy.

🧤 Most kitchen accidents with kids involve hot surfaces or liquids — simple rules like turning pan handles away and using oven mitts help keep cooks safe.

🥞 Pancakes are one of the world's oldest breakfasts — ancient Greeks and Romans ate pancake-like recipes!

🕯️ Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Pancake Day) is a tradition in many countries where people eat pancakes to use up rich foods before Lent.

📏 Using measuring cups and spoons makes batter consistent — 1 US cup ≈ 240 ml and 1 tablespoon = 15 ml.

How do I make and flip simple flapjacks with my child?

To make and flip simple flapjacks, have kids measure ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt), whisk wet (milk, egg, melted butter) into dry until just combined. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low–medium heat with a little oil or butter. Pour small batter rounds, watch for bubbles and set edges, then flip once with a spatula. Cook until golden. An adult should handle the stove and demonstrate safe flipping and timing while supervising every step.

What materials and equipment do I need to make flapjacks with kids?

You'll need basic ingredients and tools: flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, sugar (optional), milk, egg, and melted butter or oil. Equipment: measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, whisk, spatula, nonstick pan or griddle, stove, plate and spatula, timer, and oven mitts. Optional toppings: fruit, syrup, yogurt. Ensure an adult supervises the stovetop and helps with hot pans and flipping.

What ages is the 'Bring on the Flapjacks!' activity suitable for?

This activity suits children aged about 5–12. Ages 5–7 can measure, pour, and whisk with close adult guidance but should not use the stove. Ages 8–10 can take turns pouring batter and help flip under supervision. Older kids 11–12 can manage most steps with adult oversight for stovetop safety. Adjust tasks to each child's dexterity, attention span, and comfort with heat; always supervise when cooking on the stovetop.

What are the key safety tips for children making and flipping flapjacks?

Safety first: always have an adult present for stovetop work. Use low–medium heat to prevent burning and splatter, and preheat the pan while supervising. Keep pot handles turned inward, use oven mitts when handling hot pans, and teach children to stand back from the pan. Use a nonslip mat and child-sized utensils for comfort. Discuss kitchen hygiene and handwashing before cooking, and keep a damp cloth nearby to manage spills.
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