Benny the Baker
Benny the Baker
Benny is a baker. He wakes up early. The sun is not even up! Benny puts on his hat and apron.
First, Benny mixes flour and water. He adds a little bit of salt. He puts in some sugar, too. He mixes it all up in a big bowl. He makes dough.
Then, Benny rolls out the dough. He cuts it into shapes. He makes circles and squares. He even makes stars!
Next, Benny puts the shapes in the oven. The oven is very hot. He waits. Soon, the shapes turn brown. They smell yummy!
Last, Benny takes the baked shapes out. They are now cookies! He puts them on a plate. He shares them with his friends. Everyone loves Benny's cookies!
- Baker:
- Someone who makes bread and cakes.
- Dough:
- A mix of flour and water ready to bake.
- Oven:
- A hot box used to bake things.
- apron:
- A special piece of clothing you wear over your clothes to keep them clean while cooking.
- flour:
- A soft powder made from grain that is used to make food like bread and cookies.
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary
“Benny the Baker” is a fiction reading passage about Baking, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (125 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.