Pumpkin Pie

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a recipe card for baking a Pumpkin Pie, complete with a cheerful pumpkin character illustration. It lists all the ingredients required for both the pumpkin filling and the pie crust, providing a detailed, step-by-step method for preparing the dough, mixing the filling, and assembling and baking the pie. The instructions include tips for creating the crust using a food processor, chilling the dough, and the baking process to ensure the pie is cooked through. The card also suggests serving the pie with whipped cream, offering a complete guide to creating this traditional dessert.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the art of baking a pie from scratch. It introduces them to pastry-making techniques, such as blending fat and flour to make the crust and carefully combining wet and dry ingredients for the filling. The recipe card also instructs on the importance of pie dough consistency, chilling to prevent shrinkage, and baking at two different temperatures to achieve the perfect texture. By following this recipe, students can learn valuable baking skills, like using a food processor for dough, rolling out pie crusts, and testing for doneness.