TOP IT!

Explore different cultures by creating mini pizzas from around the world.

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4-H at Home » 4-H Cooking Activities » Top It Pizza Recipe and Activity

About the Activity

In this activity, kids can be creative with different pizza toppings to invent unique “multicultural pizzas” made on whole-wheat pitas. Try these recipes at home and share them with others!

 

Grades: 3-5
Topic: Cooking

 

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 2

Available in Shop 4-H Curriculum: Food, Culture and Reading

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Supplies
Everything you need to make these delicious pizzas from around the world.

Utensils

  • parchment paper
  • pizza pan or cookie sheet
  • knife (with adult supervision)
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 red or green pepper
  • 1 tomato (sliced)
  • whole-wheat pitas
  • 1 red onion
  • 1/4 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 apple (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 8 olives
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack, mozzarella or feta cheese (reduced fat)
  • chili powder, parsley, cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • honey
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Activity Steps
Follow the cooking instructions below for each pizza.

  1. Teams of two to four youth make pizzas using whole-wheat pitas.
  2. Each pita pizza is baked on a parchment paper lined pizza pan in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 10 minutes. If no oven is available, place pizzas on paper plates and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until vegetables are cooked and cheese is melted. Never use metal or aluminum in a microwave oven.
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Reflection Questions
Questions for your kids and teens.

SHARE

  • Describe the multicultural pizza you made. How is your pizza different from the pizzas that others made? How is it the same?
  • What did you enjoy most about making your pizza?
  • How can you share the directions for making your pizza with your friends?
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PROCESS

  • Why is it important to follow a recipe step-by-step?
  • What steps did you take to create your own multicultural pizza?

GENERALIZE

  • How does eating foods from around the world enhance your daily diet?

APPLY

  • What other things do you do that require following directions?
  • What other multicultural activities do you enjoy?

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