SUBJECT: Art and Religion

GRADE LEVEL (S): 3rd -6th

OBJECTIVE: to make a traditional Good Friday treat that shows the resurrection and new life of Jesus.

TIME: one class period of 30 minutes minimum (add time for baking and tasting!)

TEACHER MATERIAL (S): Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage 165-166

MATERIALS (per child):
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Ginger
½ tsp. Allspice
2tbs. Grated orange peel
5 raisins each bun
1 pkg. of frozen bread dough- enough so each child gets a piece (thawed)

ACTIVITIES:
Share background material from Kids Explore pgs. 165-166.
Mix the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and grated orange peel in a bowl.
Take one slice of dough per person from the package. Flatten the dough slices with the palm of your hand.
Fold spices and raisins into the dough and pinch together on the top.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. When the buns are finished and cooled, put a white cross on the top of each one with frosting.
Taste and enjoy the neat Hot Cross Buns.

EXTENSION (S): A classroom volunteer could practice this recipe and actually do this with the class. This could be an activity shared for kids to do at home.

NOTES: This is easy to do and fun.