How to Read a Recipe
How do I read a recipe? Discuss with your partner: What are the parts of a recipe? How is reading a recipe different from reading a story or a report?
Parts of a Recipe Title - explains the recipe you are making Servings - tells how many people the recipe will serve List of ingredients - food/material needed to make the recipe; listed at the beginning of the recipe Directions - step by step explanation of what needs to be done in the recipe Time: Prep time-how long it will take to prepare Baking time- how long it needs to be baked
1. According to the recipe, how long should the Treasure Chest Cake take to prepare? A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 5 minutes
Correct answer is… B. 15 minutes
2. Into how many pieces should you cut the strawberry licorice for the Treasure Chest Cake? A. 2 pieces B. 3 pieces C. 4 pieces D. 5 pieces
Correct answer is… C. 4 pieces
3. In which direction should you cut the Twinkie or cake for the Treasure Chest Cake? A. Top to bottom B. Side to side C. Corner to corner D. Do not cut
Correct answer is… B. Side to side
4. How many cookies are needed in all to make the School Bus Cake? A. 1 cookie B. 3 cookies C. 4 cookies D. 7-8 cookies
Correct answer is… D. 7-8 cookies
5. Which steps in the School Bus Cake recipe are similar? A. Steps 1 and 2 B. Steps 2 and 3 C. Steps 3 and 4 D. Steps 1 and 4
Correct answer is… B. Steps 2 and 3
6. In the School Bus Cake recipe, which step do you do after attaching the cookies for the windows? A. Use the frosting to add details B. Cut the Twinkie into a rectangle C. Attach the cookies to form the wheels D. Eat the tasty snack
Correct answer is… A. Use the frosting to add details
7. Why did the author probably write these passages? A. To teach about school buses and treasure chests B. To teach you how to make tasty snacks C. To tell you a funny story D. To persuade you to buy Twinkies
Correct answer is… B. To teach you how to make tasty snacks
8. What kitchen utensil is used in both recipes? A. Spoon B. Fork C. Scissors D. Knife
Correct answer is… D. Knife
9. Which ingredients are used in both recipes? A. Milk and water B. Chocolate frosting and Twinkies C. Oreos and chocolate cookies D. Licorice and fruit chews
Correct answer is… B. Chocolate frosting and Twinkies
10. How many steps are in the directions for each recipe? A. 1 step B. 4 steps C. 5 steps D. 6 steps
Correct answer is… B. 4 steps
How do I read a recipe? Write an answer to our essential question on a recipe card. Be sure to include the important parts of a recipe.