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You might have heard the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It might not be completely true, but apples are definitely good for you, and if you eat them regularly they can help to keep you healthy. Apples are very nutritious and a great source of fibre and Vitamin C. They can be eaten raw, made into juice or cider and can even be used in cakes and bread. On Sunday 10 October, you can join food teacher Simon Gray in his cookery workshops at Wells Food Festival in Somerset and make some delicious Apple Scone Bread Twist (recipe opposite). This tasty treat uses just a handful of ingredients.
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Flour is normally made from grinding up wheat into a powder in a flour mill. There are different types of flour you can use and it is the building block and structure for lots of dishes including bread, pasta, cakes and scones. We use plain flour in the recipe. Flour provides our diet with fibre.
EGGCELENT EGGS Eggs can be boiled, fried, poached, scrambled, pickled or made into an omelette. They are often used in cooking with other ingredients and are the edible glue that sticks everything together to make a tasty treat. Eggs are packed full of protein which help make you big and strong!
MARVELLOUS MILK Dairy cows produce lots of milk. It is used to bind ingredients in cakes and desserts and it also adds flavour to the finished dish. Milk contains loads of calcium which make our bones and teeth nice and strong. The protein in milk helps us to grow and repair injuries.
BRILLIANT BUTTER Butter is made from cow’s milk. It is usually made from the cream which is separated from the milk and then churned to get it to thicken. Butter adds colour, texture and a creamy taste in cakes and pastries.
