MORE than 60 children from Bexton Primary School proved they were very ‘kneady’ indeed when they were visited by Cheshire family baker Roberts Bakery.

With the help of the experts at Roberts, the year five pupils school learned how to make a loaf of bread that would impress the judges on TV’s British Bake Off.

The children found out all about how bread is made and how it can form part of a healthy lifestyle before having a go at making a tasty loaf of their own.

Roberts guided the enthusiastic youngsters through every stage of the breadmaking process, from mixing and kneading the dough to shaping the loaves before baking.

The children also took a virtual tour of Roberts’ state-of-the-art bakery, which makes 80 million loaves a year and supplies bread throughout the region.

Cathy Lord, assistant head teacher at Bexton Primary School, said: “This visit was brilliant for the children. It combined fun with learning and, of course, a healthy dose of mess.

“It contributed perfectly to their current science project – particularly the modules on gases and ‘changing states. The loaves looked and smelled delicious, and the children were proud of their creations.”

Keith Birkett of Roberts Bakery said: “Our visit was superb, with the breadmaking the natural highlight.

“It was also valuable for the children to examine a real-life business and learn about how things like raw ingredients, packaging, logos and transport can contribute to the success of that business.”