School baking on a budget

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Schoolwoes123 · 21/03/2023 23:12

There is a lot of school baking coming up over the next few months. I am on a bit of a budget so I am wondering if people could please share any recipes that won’t break the bank.
Thanks 💐

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Princesspeach31 · 21/03/2023 23:19

These brownies are great as they don’t call for a ton of chocolate (and you can definitely leave out the walnuts too and replace butter with stork) www.nigella.com/recipes/emergency-brownies

Emergency Brownies

This is for those times you urgently need a brownie, but don't want to make — or, rather, can't justify making — a whole batch. This recipe makes two (four if needs be) fudgy brownies to be snaffled straight from the tin. And they can be turned into gl...

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/emergency-brownies

Princesspeach31 · 21/03/2023 23:24

These Nigella ones are also very good and even simpler! pikturenama.com/recipe-of-chocolate-brownie/

Everyday Brownies - Nigella Lawson way - Pikturenama

These are everyday brownies by Nigella Lawson and almost every week gets made in our home. There is a reason why this is so loved at home - find out

https://pikturenama.com/recipe-of-chocolate-brownie

Mossstitch · 21/03/2023 23:32

I've found the really cheap chocolate you get for 33p-36p in asda and aldis is perfect for brownies, I use the dark in the base and break up a white version to go in them.
Scones are very cheap to make and can vary the flavouring, plain or a few raisins even better if you have some sour milk and you don't like wasting anything like me.

AdaColeman · 21/03/2023 23:41

Scones and rock buns are quick and cheap to make, also jam tarts using economy jam.

SavBlancTonight · 22/03/2023 13:53

Muffins. Lots of recipes are really just flour/flavouring/egg and some milk. I have a chocolate muffin recipe that doesn't even require chocolate - just some cocoa powder. they come out like very light cupcakes.

UndercoverMam · 22/03/2023 13:57

The cheap 33p choc bars and a box of cheap cornflakes is my go to bargain bake.

missmoffatt2705 · 22/03/2023 16:41

Use soft baking spread/tub margarine and do a Mary Berry-style traybake..for example lemon sponge with lemon icing on top. Big A4 tray, cut cake into fingers or squares. Or muffins which use oil rather than butter - add a bar or two of chopped up budget chocolate or frozen blueberries to the mix.

Whenasuitcasejustwontdo · 22/03/2023 16:54

What’s the objective? In my year group it’s cutting and peeling, so I plan my recipes around this. I could try to help with recipes with this 😊

Flower0503 · 25/03/2023 08:49

This cake recipe is nice and doesn't use eggs or chocolate reducing cost https://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/chocolate-depression-cake/

Chocolate Depression Cake - Chocolate Chocolate and More!

Chocolate Depression Cake-this recipe originates from the Great Depression. Also known as a Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake, it’s also egg-free and dairy free for those with allergy issues My grandparents were all born in 1917/1918. When the Great Depression...

https://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/chocolate-depression-cake

saraclara · 25/03/2023 08:51

I don't understand. What do you mean by 'school baking'?

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