Make an Edible Utensil
Make an edible spoon using simple dough (flour, butter, sugar); shape, bake with supervision, and test it to learn measuring and basic engineering.
Step-by-step guide to make an edible spoon
Edible spoons using whole grain flour
Step 1
Wash your hands and clear a clean space to work so your kitchen is ready.
Step 2
Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).
Step 3
Measure 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Cut the butter into small cubes and put the butter and the measured dry ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Step 5
Use a fork to rub the butter into the dry mix until it looks like coarse crumbs.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon cold water and stir until the dough just holds together add up to 1 more tablespoon only if it is still too crumbly.
Step 7
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times until smooth.
Step 8
Roll the dough to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness using your rolling pin or bottle.
Step 9
Place a clean spoon on the dough and use a knife to trace around it to cut out spoon shapes.
Step 10
Use the back of a small spoon to press the center of each cut shape to form a little bowl for scooping.
Step 11
Place the shaped spoons on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a little space between each one.
Step 12
With an adult, bake the spoons at 350Ā°F (175Ā°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until they are light golden.
Step 13
Use oven mitts to remove the baking sheet and let the spoons cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes.
Step 14
Test one cooled spoon by stirring a cup of room-temperature yogurt or cold water for up to two minutes to check how strong it is.
Step 15
Share a photo and story of your finished edible spoon on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have unsalted butter, a rolling pin, or parchment paper?
If you don't have unsalted butter use salted butter but omit the 'pinch of salt', use a clean bottle as the instructions suggest if you lack a rolling pin, and substitute a lightly greased baking sheet for the parchment-lined baking sheet.
My spoons keep crumbling or breaking when I stir ā what should I check or change?
Follow the step to add only up to 1 extra tablespoon of cold water, roll the dough to the specified 1/8ā1/4 inch thickness, press the center firmly with the back of a small spoon to form the bowl, and bake until light golden for 12ā15 minutes so they set solidly.
How can I adapt the activity for different age groups?
For toddlers and preschoolers let them press out pre-rolled spoon shapes and decorate cooled spoons, for elementary kids have them measure, cut around a clean spoon, and press the bowl with supervision, and for teens let them handle oven timing and experiment with flavors while testing strength by stirring yogurt or cold water as instructed.
How can we extend or personalize the edible spoons after making them?
Mix in 1ā2 teaspoons of seeds or grated cheese when you rub the butter into the dry ingredients, bake as directed, then after the spoons cool dip ends in melted chocolate or spread icing and share your photo and story on DIY.org.
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Facts about baking and kitchen science for kids
ā»ļø Using edible utensils can cut down on plastic wasteāmillions to billions of single-use plastics are thrown away worldwide every year.
š¬ Baking changes dough through heat: proteins and starches transform so your shaped spoon becomes firm and edible.
š Baking is a great way to learn measuringāsmall differences like 1/4 teaspoon can change texture and strength.
šŖ Some edible cutlery is made like a sturdy cookie and can hold up in warm liquids for minutesāenough to enjoy a snack!
š„ Spoons have been used by people for thousands of years and were originally made from wood, bone, or shell.
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