"Dan Abel" wrote

> Pizza is another good one for kids, especially the decorating. Make
> several small ones so they can experiment some.

Oh yes! Get a bunch of small pita breads. Slice them so you have 2 rounds,
and let the kids sauce them then put choice of toppings on then bake til
bubbly.

Another one they like is soft pretzels. Make a bath of dough (I use the
breadmaker) then help them roll it out by demonstrating the first one. Just
pull off a little, place on waxed paper (with a little flour to keep from
sticking or use cornmeal for the neat effect) and hand roll to a long
string. Thin or thick as desired. Twist to wild shapes (need not be
traditional!) then show the kids how to use a pastry brush to put an egg
glaze on. Now, set out a bunch of different suitable spices and let them
sniff them all and pick what they want.

Help them spice if young enough they'd just dump the jar on it (grin).

Bake and let them watch through the glass door (if you have one) as they
cook.

They can pick out their own as they will have made different shapes. Don
tends to make little puppy-dog shapes ;-)