There's only so much I could take of my kids fighting over toys and struggling to engage in independent play. I decided to set up this baking activity with them so I could support them to help each other and reap all the rewards for that at the end with delicious baked goods.

We always bake with our clever mats - the reverse side is non-stick and a great surface for the kids to use cookie cutters etc - then I simply lift it up and put it on an oven tray.

Recipe:

• 3.5 cups flour

• 5 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1.5 cups milk

• 80g butter (room temp)

Instructions:

1. Sieve dry ingredients; massage in butter until breadcrumb-like.

2. Add milk and mix to a soft dough.

3. Divide into 12-16 balls, press down on a clever mat, and bake at 220° for 12 minutes or until golden.

Tips for Cleaning your Clever Mat

• Grease or oils on your silicone wear can build up and cause stains or brown spots. Most are easily removed with washing up liquid that cuts through grease and a non-abrasive sponge. 

• There's heaps of other ways of scrubbing out stubborn stains, from using bleach to baking soda to loosening stains in the oven. Dr Google has you covered. 

• Always use the rear, shiny side of your clever mat to place your baking on

Enjoy!

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