Week 9 Batter and Dough

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Topics: Batters and Doughs

Slide 1: Starter Activity


 Title: Starter Activity
 Content:
o “What are some foods that you think are made from batter or
dough?”
o Have students share examples (e.g., pancakes, bread) and discuss
the differences between batter and dough.
o Discuss how batters and doughs vary in texture and thickness, and
why those differences matter for cooking.

Slide 2: Lesson Objectives


 Title: Lesson Objectives
 Content:
1. Identify and differentiate types of batters and their uses.
2. Explore various dishes that utilize batter.
3. Understand the properties of doughs and their applications in
cooking.
 Note: These objectives outline the key areas of learning for batters and
doughs in culinary applications.

Slide 3: Main Content – Types of Batters


 Title: Types of Batters
 Content:
o Thin (Pouring) Batter: Used for lighter dishes like crepes and
pancakes; runny consistency allows for easy pouring.
o Thick (Coating) Batter: Thicker consistency, used for coating food
items before frying, such as tempura or fish.
 Note: Explain how each type of batter’s thickness impacts the texture and
use in cooking, with examples of dishes for each type.

Slide 4: Uses of Batters


 Title: Uses of Batters
 Content:
o Pancakes and Crepes: Thin batter provides a light, flexible
texture.
o Fried Foods: Thick batters are used to coat and protect food during
frying, resulting in a crispy outer layer.
o Yorkshire Pudding: A thin batter that rises when baked, creating a
puffy, airy texture.
o Waffles: Uses a batter that includes a leavening agent to create a
crispy, structured exterior.
 Note: Highlight specific examples to show how batter is essential to
creating different textures and flavors in dishes.

Slide 5: Introduction to Doughs


 Title: Understanding Doughs
 Content:
o Definition: Dough is a thick, malleable mixture typically made of
flour and water, with varying ratios depending on the type.
o Types of Doughs:

 Bread Dough: Contains yeast or sourdough starter, used for


leavened breads.
 Pastry Dough: High-fat content, used for flaky pastries like
pies and tarts.
 Pizza Dough: Includes a moderate amount of yeast and is
stretchy, giving it a chewy texture.
o Other Dough-Based Dishes: Include cookies, pasta, and
dumplings.
 Note: Differentiate dough from batter, focusing on its thicker texture and
versatile uses in baking and cooking.

Slide 6: Assignment
 Title: Assignment
 Content:
o Task 1: Create a comparison chart listing the types of batters and
doughs, their main ingredients, and examples of dishes.
o Task 2: Choose a dish that uses batter and a dish that uses dough,
and explain how each method affects the final texture.
o Task 3: Experiment with making a simple batter (e.g., pancake) or
dough (e.g., pizza), document the steps, and describe how the
ingredients come together to form the final product.

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