Bird Bread

Bird Bread – a simple, hands-on baking activity

Want to make your own edible birds?

This super-simple milk bread recipe is perfect for little hands and curious minds.

Roll the dough into a “worm”, tie a knot, add an eye… and suddenly you’ve got a bird ready for the oven 🐦

It’s brilliant for fine motor skills, following instructions, confidence, and that lovely “I made this” feeling.

I flavour ours with cinnamon and cardamom, but you can easily switch it up:

• cheese
• garlic
• herbs
• tomatoes
• …or keep it plain. Your bread, your rules.

✔️ One-page printable recipe

✔️ Childminder-friendly and low stress

✔️ Perfect for a calm morning or a cosy afternoon bake

This sheet is free to download.

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