Catching up is easy to do. Mini Bread Monsters Turn the kitchen into an edible monster laboratory where kids can create their own crusty creatures. Divide the dough evenly among the kids, reserving a chunk for colored dough. Mixing in the color is probably best left to an adult, since the process can get messy in the wrong hands.
Raisins also make great eyes, spots, collars, or buttons.
Cover them with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let them rise an additional 10 to 15 minutes before baking. If you want a shiny finish, whisk together 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon of water and brush on just before baking. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Then hand each monster-maker a glass of milk with his creation and watch the freshly baked treats disappear. Star Sun Catcher Daffodil Crown Soapbox Truck Mud Parfait Doubleheaders Originally published in FamilyFun magazine .