Topic: Thanksgiving Cook-Along

Speakers: Angela Smith from Inquisicook

Are you searching for hands-on activities to help your kids explore the practical side of science? Look no further than your kitchen! In this class, students will prepare Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Maple Icing. This recipe captures the essence of autumn, but the results are so delicious, you’ll want to put it on repeat all year long. These moist, tender muffins are studded with crunchy spiced crumbles, then drizzled with maple-kissed icing for extra flavor and sweetness. As we cook together, essential culinary techniques will be explained and demonstrated. Along the way, we’ll delve into the science of chemical leaveners. We’ll also take a closer look at the composition of brown sugar and explore its advantages in baking. And since pumpkin is the star of the show, we’ll investigate some of its fascinating features, including the pigment and pectin power it brings to the batter bowl. As long as an adult is on hand to assist and supervise as needed, students of all ages can participate in this live virtual class.