When we began learning about fossils it triggered Nixie's curiosity and she wanted to learn about all extinct animals so we began a journey through our Earth's timeline. We loved learning about the Cambrian period and she was really fascinated by Trilobites so we made some edible treats.

Trilobite Buns

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup warm (not hot) water
  • 1 package of active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions:

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  1. Activate the yeast. Mix the yeast, sugar and water in a small bowl. Let it set for a few minutes until it begins to bubble and froth.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.
  3. Pour the melted butter, the milk, and the yeast mixture into the large bowl on top of the flour/salt mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and show your child how to knead it. Allow them to knead it well for several minutes. (add tiny amounts of milk if dough is too dry)
  5. Put the kneaded dough into a large, clean bowl. Drizzle with a little melted butter and cover with a dry towel and let it rise for 60 minutes.
  6. After 60 minutes, "punch" the dough down and then divide into 6 pieces. shape into trilobites placing it onto a cookie sheet.
  7. cover the cookie sheet with a damp towel. preheat oven to 205c. Leave the covered trilobites to rise for another 20-25 minutes
  8. Carefully use a knife to make impressions on the trilobites, slashing lines and details. Add raisins for eyes. 
  9. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

 

Trilobite Sugar Cookies

These were another really simple treat which the kids loved! I used Loving It Vegans Sugar Cookie Recipe and made some cuts into them so that they would look like little trilobites and then I dipped them into melted chocolate and just added some eyes!

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