Budding bakers from a Nantwich school rose to the challenge of learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread.
The pupils were keen to get a slice of the action when they were visited by local family baker Roberts Bakery.
The Year 4 pupils were guided through every stage of the bread-making process by Keith Birkett and Wayne Hewitt from Northwich-based Roberts Bakery.
The duo showed the children the craft of mixing and kneading their dough and shaping the loaves before baking.
Andy Pownall, Year 4 Class Teacher, said: “The children were so excited about their bread making masterclass with Roberts.
“It was great fun for them to roll their sleeves up and make the bread from scratch.
“They learned why each ingredient is important in bread making and were thrilled create loaves that looked, smelled and tasted so delicious.”
Keith Birkett, of Roberts Bakery, added: “It was fantastic to show the children how easy and fun it is to make a really delicious loaf of bread from a few simple ingredients.
“Our visit was really enjoyable but it also taught the youngsters about how bread is manufactured, how it reaches our shelves and how it can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.”
The children also took part in a virtual tour of Roberts’ state-of-the-art bakery, which makes 87 million loaves a year.
Roberts Bakery was established in 1887, the company has operated from its current premises in Northwich, Cheshire since 1952.
The site is kitted out with state-of-the art equipment, which enables the company to produce 1.8 million consistently high quality loaves a week.
For four generations, the Roberts family has continued the skilled tradition of baking fine bread, with many members of the Roberts family still actively working for the business.
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