The components that add up to a perfect BLT can be controversial -- to toast the bread or not to toast the bread? Here's how ...

For the dough, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the milk and oil. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture.

There’s no escaping the fact that cooking and baking with kids is going to be messy, so get organised before you start (and let go of any dreams of keeping the kitchen clean and tidy!) ...