Edible Canvas (Ages 7/8-10)

 This works great for an Artsy Party theme. You may however have another use for it with a small group of kids or preschoolers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages of frozen phyllo/Fillo dough (found in your grocer’s freezer near pie dough and whipped topping/there are 20 sheets in a package) or,

  • Sugar cookie dough or,

  • Pre-made pie dough

  • Baking or cookie sheet

  • Melted butter or 2 whisked egg whites and 2 Teaspoons of sugar (whisk until sugar is dissolved and this used for the phyllo dough only)

  • Natural bristle brush for baking or a clean sponge brush

 

Instructions:

 

Phyllo dough: Phyllo dough is extremely delicate so as soon as it is pliable, work quickly; if it starts to dry out, it will crack and tear. Thaw them overnight in the package, in your refrigerator.

 

Preheat oven to 350 F or according to instructions on back of the box.

 

Unfold the phyllo and place one sheet on a non-stick baking sheet.

 

Lightly brush a thin layer of melted butter over the surface and place another sheet on top, and repeat.

 

Use three-four sheets of phyllo dough and use a pastry cutter, a pizza cutter, or a sharp knife to cut the dough into fourths or in half, depending on age and budget.

 

Bake until slightly golden brown around the edges and crisp.

 

Keep away from moisture until kids are ready to paint on them.

 

They are best if used the day of the kids party.

 

 or you may use;

 

Sugar cookie/Pre-made pie dough:

 

Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the package.

 

Roll out the dough to 1/4-1/5 of an inch thick.

 

Use a decorative pastry roller or cookie cutters to cut out a 4X4 or 4×6 size ‘canvas’ for each guest.

 

Place on non-stick cookie sheet or parchment lined baking sheet, with at least half an inch on each side.

 

Dock or poke the dough with a fork so it won’t puff up while baking.

 

Bake until crispy or until golden brown.

 

These can be made 2-3 days in advance and stored in a dry, sealed container.

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