Resurrection Biscuits

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

Two weeks ago a friend told me about Resurrection biscuits and although she knows that I wasn't able to talk about Jesus with the kids I work with, she thought it would be a good activity.  So I went on a man hunt to find a good recipe and story that goes with the biscuits.  I could credit all the sites I looked at but it would be forever, so I will just say that I am NOT the creator of the biscuits but the site I liked that I thought had the best tomb picture was Everything in Moderation blog. 

I really wanted to make the biscuits but didn't have anyone to make them for and after long though and seeking guidance from God.  I have a lesson plan for the biscuits that I can use with the kids I work with that I'll explain while I'll share my experience in making the biscuits in ( ).

My friend who suggested the recipe always makes the Resurrection biscuits for the workers in our church bookstore (we both serve in there).  She suggested that I make them this year for the workers and I was really excited.

Resurrection Biscuits

Ingredients:
1 Can of Grand biscuits
1/2 Cup of Melted butter (I used Spray butter)
Cinnamon/Sugar mix (you can buy it already mixed) or per your preference
1 Pkg of Large (fresh) marshmallows per biscuit

Each child will get a biscuit and flatten it out approx. 5 inches across.  The biscuit will represent the tomb that Jesus was placed in. (Tomb represents us, our body)

Then spread butter on your biscuit.  I used spray butter and 5-10 squirts work. (Talk about negativity and how people can be real slick at saying negative things to us).



Now sprinkle your cinnamon/sugar mix, I would say 1 tablespoon.  This represents the spices used to bury Jesus. (Continue talking about the negative things people do to us and how it hurts us and people can see it but we continue to hang out with negative people).

Then each child receives one large marshmallow (make sure it's fresh or they will be eating Jesus' linen left in the tomb, as my friend found out).  The marshmallow represents Jesus.  It's white because it represents purity and His sinless life. (The marshmallow represents the positive things people say to us and we think of ourselves).

Place the marshmallow in the center of the biscuit, then fold the sides around it forming a 'tomb'. Help younger kids as needed.  Pinch the sides of their tombs closed and then place them crease side down on a baking sheet so they will not open while cooking. (Talk about how we continue to hang around negative people and take their attitude because they are cool and we long to be cool so we embrace their attributes).

Put more butter, cinnamon and sugar on the outside. We talk about the sweet taste of the spices and how Jesus gave us the sweetest gift we will ever receive. (Talk about how the importance of the people we hang out with and associate with.  They will soon rub off on us and it will be visible to others.  "Birds of a feather flock together").

 

   

At this point you can go ahead and bake the biscuits. They need to bake following the directions on the biscuit package. Then they need a little cooling time because the marshmallow will be very hot.

     

When the children bite into their buns they will be surprised to find the center empty. The marshmallow has melted. As each child discovers the empty tomb, we repeat : He is not here for He is risen. (Talk about how when we are around negative people and not positive influences, it can leave us feeling empty.  We need more positive influences than negative to move forward in life).


I know it's not the best representation but not to bad for my first time


You can read, Luke 23:26-24:12 before, after, or during the process to relate the significant event.

The workers in the bookstore at church thought they were great.  Someone even asked for the recipe and loved the story!  This really made me happy.