Hello, I'm Mr. Ballam, thanks for choosing this lesson.

This lesson is all around making raisin and banana cookies.

Doesn't that sound good? So what are we going to learn in this lesson? Well, you're going to use your food skills to make the raisin and banana cookies.

Now, before we get started, I've got some keywords here that I want to go through with you, and we're gonna be looking at these during the lesson.

The first one is the word "cookies", and I'm sure you know what those are, but they are soft and chewy types of biscuit.

The next word is mashing, and this is where we crush a food to make a soft paste.

And we're gonna be mashing the banana.

The next word is creaming, and this is where you mix the fat.

So we're gonna be using baking spread and the sugar together to add air.

So we're going to be creaming the fat and the sugar together.

And the last word is dividing.

And this is about separating a mixture often into equal amounts.

And we're gonna look at this in a bit more detail.

So let's get started with the first part of the lesson, which is all around the origins of cookies.

Now, cookies, as we've just talked about, are a type of soft and chewy biscuit, and they date back many centuries, and it's believed that they started off in Persia, which is now Iran.

And they were used by bakers to test the temperature of the oven.

And traditionally, they are made from flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.

And there were many different varieties of cookies.

Just got those on the screen.

Hmm, have you had cookies before? What type of cookies have you had? Did you enjoy them? What did you like about them? Was it how they looked? Perhaps the smell of them, or perhaps the taste? One of my favourite cookies is raisin, oatmeal, and walnut, for example, with some cinnamon.

What's your favourite cookie? Now, the main ingredients we're going to be using to make our raisin and banana cookies are, oh, I wonder what that is.

Oh, that's the second ingredient.

What the third ingredient? I think I know what that is, as well.

Hmm, I think I know what those are.

And yes, I know what that is, they're bananas, aren't they? So what are they? Well, the first one, I think some of you have said it is the baking spread.

And that's the type of fat we're going to use to make the cookies.

And the next one is the sugar we're going to be using.

Then we're going to use self-raising flour.

Then we've got raisins and bananas.

Well done if you've got all those correct.

You've done brilliantly so far.

So the baking spread, as I mentioned, is a type of fat, and we're going to use it to make our cookies, but also you can use it to make cakes and biscuits, as well.

And it's used as an alternative to butter.

And baking spreads are made from vegetable oils, which is a type of fat.

So the vegetable oil is used to make the baking spread, and the vegetable oils are pressed from the seeds or nuts of a plant, such as sunflowers or walnuts.

So you can see here the seeds and the nuts are pressed to make the oil, and the oil is then used to make the baking spread.

That's our farm to fork chain.

Now, sugar, which we're going to be using today, is made from one of two different types of plants.

First one is called sugar beet, and this is grown in moderate climates, a bit like the UK.

And the other plant is called sugar cane.

And this is grown in more tropical or subtropical climates, such as places like Brazil.

But you can see these two plants here, they look quite different, don't they? But they produce sugar, I suppose, the clues in the name.

So we've got sugar beets and we've got sugar cane.

The other ingredient we're going to be using is self-raising flour.

And the flour is milled from wheat grains.

So here's the wheat growing in the field, and then these are the grains of the wheat.

And then the grains are milled into flour.

And the flour has a powder added, a raising agent, and this is added to help the cookies rise.

So you can see here, we end up with the cookies that are risen.

So we've got our farm to fork to show how the flour has been produced.

And self-raising flour can be used in other dishes as well, like cakes, and it helps the cakes to rise.

And another ingredient we're going to use are raisins.

And these are dried grapes.

And drying removes the water from the grapes, allowing them to last longer.

And raisins, I've produced all around the world, such as in countries like Turkey, China, and Iran.

So here are the grapes, and they're dried to make the raisins.

So I want you to name two other dried fruits, which are similar to raisins.

What are they names? Can you tell me? Now, did anybody say currants? Yes, currants are a type of dried fruit from a grape.

And what's the other one? It begins with S.

That's right, sultanas.

Sultanas are also a dried fruit from grapes.

Well done.

So let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? So raisins are dried grapes.

True or false? Yes, that's true, isn't it? And why? Well, raisins are dry grapes where the water is removed, which helps them to last longer.

The other ingredient we're going to use are bananas.

And bananas are grown on a plant.

And these are grown in countries with hot climates, such as India, China, and Indonesia, and bananas are transported all around the world.

And like in the picture here, bananas are picked when they're green, and they turn yellow when they go ripe, when they're ready to eat.

Now, do you like bananas? Now, why? What is it about bananas that you like? Or you may not like them, so what would be your reasons? Now, I do like bananas.

I think they look great.

I like the yellow colour.

They smell sweet.

And I like the soft texture when I eat them.

What about you? And cookies contain fat, the baking spread, and sugar.

And to be healthy, foods containing fat and sugar should only be eaten in small amounts.

And we should only have these types of foods occasionally, as well.

To be healthy, remember we need a variety of different foods.

So a quick check for understanding with you.

So foods containing fat and sugar should be eaten.

A, B, C? That's right, they should be eaten in small amounts.

Is there anything else on here? Yes, that's right.

They should be eaten only occasionally, as well.

Well done to you.

So I have a task for you here, and I hope you're going to be creative.

Laura and Lucas are creating four different types of cookies, and they want to use the ingredients in the store cupboard to create the cookies.

So get your thinking caps on.

You've gotta come up with four ideas for cookies using the ingredients on the screen.

So pause the video, good luck, and we'll come back very soon to see how you've got on.

So how did you do? I bet you did brilliantly, didn't you? I bet you've got some really creative ideas.

Here's just four ideas that you could have done using the ingredients that were provided.

So the first one is sultana, oats, and cinnamon.

Hmm, I bet that smells absolutely delicious.

Or how about a pineapple, coconut, and ginger cookie? Wow, that sounds good, doesn't that? Or a banana chip and raspberry? Hmm, I really like some of those.

And lastly, a chocolate chip, walnut, and dried apricot cookie.

Wow, what a brilliant mixture of different types of ingredients.

I bet they would all smell and taste delicious.

Now, let's move on to the second part of the lesson, which is all around making your raisin and banana cookies.

And to make the cookies, you're going to be doing the following, you're going to be measuring.

So you're gonna be measuring using weighing scales.

And you're going to be weighing the baking spread, the sugar, the flour, and the raisins.

And when you use the weighing scales, make sure it says zero grammes before you weigh, just so you get the right amount.

And also, it's really important that you weigh exactly the amount that's stated in the recipe, as well.

We're also going to be peeling, what are they peeling here? Yes, it's the banana, isn't it? So we're going to peel the banana by hand.

And we're gonna put the skin or the peel into the food compost or bin.

What other fruits can we peel by hand? Hmm? An apple? No.

An orange? Yes, we could, couldn't we? Or perhaps, a tangerine, as well.

So we can peel other fruits by hand.

What did you come up with? Other things we're going to be doing to make our raisin and banana cookies is mashing.

Do you remember that word that we looked at at the beginning of the lesson? That we're going to be mashing? We're going to mash the banana, and mashing breaks up the banana making a sticky paste.

And we can use a masher or a fork.

And you can see here they're using a fork to mash the banana into a smooth paste.

Also, to make the cookies, were going to be creaming.

Do you remember that keyword we looked at at the beginning of the lesson? So we're going to cream or mix the baking spread and the sugar together, and the creaming helps to add air to the mixture.

So let's have a quick check for understanding, shall we? So the action of creaming removes air from the mixture.

Is that true or false? Well, why is that? Well, creaming the baking spread and the sugar together helps to add air to the mixture.

Well done! Also, to make our cookies, we're going to be mixing, we're going to mix all the ingredients together, but don't over mix it.

And we're going to use a mixing bowl and a spoon.

So that's mixing.

We're also going to be dividing.

Can you see the cookies here? They're on the baking tray and they've been divided.

Oh, here's Alex and Izzy.

I wonder what they've got to say.

So Alex is saying, "I'm going to make one big cookie, just for me!" Hmm, okay.

Oh, but Izzy is saying, "No, you shouldn't do that." But why? What could happen? Hmm, what do you think could happen if Alex made some small cookies, and then some big cookies on the same tray? Well, let's have a look, shall we? Well, if some cookies are smaller, they will burn.

And if some cookies are bigger, they will be undercooked.

Ah, so Alex is saying that the cookies, yes, they need to be the same size for even cooking.

And when you are dividing, you can use two spoons, just like in the photo to divide your mixture equally.

So a quick check for you.

Cookies should be the same size.

because A, B, or C? Yes, that's right, it's B, isn't it? To ensure that they cook evenly.

Yes.

So if they're too small, they could burn.

And if they're too big, they'll be undercooked.

So we need to make sure all the cookies are the same size.

Brilliant work.

Well done to you.

We're also going to be using the oven, so we need to make sure we preheat the oven before you start.

And your teacher will help you do this.

And we need to put the cookies on the baking tray, so they're ready to cook.

And then we will bake the cookies in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.

And we all know, and we always must use oven gloves.

We use oven gloves when we're putting the tray into the oven and use the oven gloves when we're taking the tray out of the oven.

The oven's really hot, so the oven gloves are really important.

So there's so much there, isn't there? I bet you're really excited to make your raisin and banana cookies.

So now, I want you to follow the recipe and make them.

So before you cook, you need to get ready.

So you need to tie up any long hair, remove your jumpers, wash your hands, and wear an apron, for example.

You also need to make sure you've got your ingredients and equipment ready.

And then as you prepare and cook your cookies, I want you to be safe and hygienic.

I also want you to think about the food skills that you're using.

So for example, weighing accurately and mixing thoroughly.

And also, as you make the cookies, I want you to look how the cookies change.

So how the ingredients change when they're raw to when they're cooked.

So here's the recipe for the cookies.

So these are the ingredients and the equipment you are going to need.

You might wanna pause the video now while you go and get these ready.

And here's the method.

So now, off you go, make your cookies, and we'll come back very soon to see how you've got on.

Good luck to you.

Remember to pause the video.

Okay, so how did you get on? I bet you did brilliantly, didn't you? I bet the cookies smelled great.

Have you tasted any yet? I bet some of you have.

So what did you do then to make your cookies and make sure they were successful? Well, we followed the recipe, didn't we? So let's just go through this together now.

So the first thing you would've done is to preheat the oven just so it's at the right temperature.

Your teacher would've helped you.

Then you would've creamed the baking spread and the sugar together until it's light and fluffy.

Then you would've peeled and mashed the banana.

Do you remember making a smooth paste? Then you would've mixed all the ingredients together.

The next step would be to divide the mixture equally using two spoons and putting this on the baking tray.

Then you would've bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes until they're golden brown.

And lastly, you would've removed them from the oven, left them for a couple of minutes just to cool down slightly, and then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Wow, I think you've done fantastic today.

There's so much you've got through, and we've learned so much, as well.

And I really hope you enjoyed making these cookies.

So let's have a quick summary of what we've learned today.

Well, we know that cookies are a type of soft and chewy biscuits.

And also, we've covered that baking spreads are made from vegetable oil, which is a type of fat.

We also know that sugar is made from either sugar beet or sugar cane.

Remember, they're from the different countries.

And also, that self-raising flour helps the cookies to rise.

The other ingredient we used were raisins, and these are dried grapes.

And we also know that bananas are grown in countries with hot climates.

And lastly, we used lots of different food skills, didn't we? To make our raisin and banana cookies.

So we used measuring mashing, creaming, mixing, dividing, and using the oven as well to bake.

Wow, we've covered so much, and I really hope you enjoyed the lesson, and I hope you come back very soon for another cooking and nutrition lesson.

Thanks a lot.

Bye!.