Anchor Butter Feedback Thread - see what Mumsnetters created with Anchor butter PLUS chance for non testers to win £250! NOW CLOSED

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This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who have been trying out Anchor butter and the baking kits with their children. Non testers - do check out the feedback from the testers PLUS what's your favourite flavour cake? Chocolate, Victoria Sponge, Carrot, something else? Add your comment to this thread and you'll be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £250 voucher to spend in John Lewis (imagine all the baking kit you could get!)

Here's what Anchor says: “We're looking forward to seeing what MNers have created with our rich and creamy block butter. We know it's perfect for all types of tasty bakes, whether it's making the pastry for your homemade chicken pie, or millionaires shortbread for that weekend treat with the kids. At Anchor we've been making block butter for over 125 years, to bring bakers high quality, rich and creamy butter for their bakes."

Plenty of recipe ideas here – including delicious
ginger biscuits or does anyone fancy
Cheese Scones for a snack?

Below are the questions we'd like testers to answer, but please feel free to add your own comments too.

1. What bakes did you and your DC create? Please post a photo or two on the thread of the finished result or of the baking session!

2. What was your child’s favourite aspect of the baking process? Getting messy, licking the bowl at the end or anything in between!

3. What was your favourite aspect of baking with your DC?

4. If you don't normally use Anchor, do you think that your bakes taste different when using Anchor butter compared to your normal butter? Please explain.

5. Do you normally use butter or margarine for baking? Do you usually use unsalted or salted butter for baking? How aware were you that using unsalted butter is great for baking?

6. Were you pleased with the results of your baking?

7. Would you use Anchor butter again for your baking? Why? Were you aware Anchor was the original block butter company having made butter for over 125 years? Is this important to you?

8. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Anchor butter to friends and family? Why?

All testers who leaves their feedback on this thread and who complete the survey (emailed to testers) will be entered in to a prize draw, where one lucky Mumsnet tester will win a £300 John Lewis voucher.

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

Closing date: Friday 8th May at 9am

We made a carrot cake. Came out well with the Anchor but didn't notice any real difference to when I use cheaper butter. Dd (5) liked chopping the carrots (in a chopper) and eating lots of them! Can't really complain about that. We love baking together and make something most weeks, and I run a cooking group at school too although have to be dairy free there so no Anchor for us!

I've posted before but just realised now that half my answers didn't go through so am reposting:

1. We made a humongous and decadent cookie! It was an experiment that turned out quite successful. Only four primary ingredients: butter, flour,sugar and a dollop of golden syrup. Then we decorated it with whatever bits we had leftover including fudge pieces, cherry,chocolate and the obligatory sprinkling of edible glitter.

2. Definitely the decorating.

3. I enjoyed the fact that she was doing something creative and practical rather than sitting in front of a screen.

4. I haven't really noticed much difference between butters to be honest. I've never really thought of it. I only usually use good quality butters though, but go for what's on offer.

5. when cooking for the family I usually use butter. Sometimes stork too. I don't usually opt for unsalted. I think the but of salt gives the finished product a better taste.

6. I was pleased with the end result. There is is a marked difference between using butter and margarine in this recipe.

7. I think this trial has made me more inclined to use anchor butter. More than it being the original butter, I think I am also more inclined to go back to using it because my mum always used it. We never used to say "pass me the butter.", it was always "pass me the anchorbutter." Exactly like that, all as one word.

8. I might. Not sure. I would definitely chose anchor over other butters if price was not a problem.

1. What bakes did you and your DC create? Bread and butter pudding.

2. What was your child’s favourite aspect of the baking process? Buttering the bread and mixing the mixture,

3. What was your favourite aspect of baking with your DC? I love to bake with them and get them involved they love to help chop bits for tea and dinner.

4. If you don't normally use Anchor, do you think that your bakes taste different when using Anchor butter compared to your normal butter? There is a unique stronger taste to anchor it's slightly saltier.

5. Do you normally use butter or margarine for baking? Normally margarine.

6. Were you pleased with the results of your baking? Pretty impressed for a first go yes.

7. Would you use Anchor butter again for your baking? Yes it was easier to cut and use, I knew it had been going for a while and didn't realise you could still buy it in blocks.

8. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Anchor butter to friends and family? Yes I would I would buy it if it was on special offer. I normally buy the cheap 99p margarine so it's a little bit more expensive.

Hi there im sooo sorry about the delay have been having internet problems here is my review very sorry again:

1. what bakes did you and tour dc create?

Me and my daughter had a lovely day baking fairy cakes and butterfly cakes

2. what was your childs favourite aspect of the baking process?

Her favourite was licking the bowl at the end and the finishing product

3. what was your favourite aspect of baking with your dc?

Watching her learn the weighing and getting messy

4. if tou dont normally use anchor do you think that your bakes taste different whennusing anchor butter compared to your normal butter?

Yes definatly the cakes were more fluffy and light

6. do you normally use butter or margerine for baking? Do you usually use unsalted or salted butter for baking? How aware were you that unsalted butter is great for baking?

I usually use butter and unsalted as im not a huge salt fan

7. were you pleased with the results of your baking?

Yes definatly

8. would you use anchor butter again for your baking?

Ues 100% its tastyer and leaves the cakes fluffyer
No i was not aware

9. if it came up in conversation would you recommend anchor butter to friends and family?

Yes i already have have alot of avid bakers in the family

Thank you again

1. What bakes did you and your DC create? Please post a photo or two on the thread of the finished result or of the baking session!

We made an apple cake.

2. What was your child’s favourite aspect of the baking process? Getting messy, licking the bowl at the end or anything in between.

They loved using the equipment provided as it was just the right size for small people! They loved melting the butter and checking to see if it was done. Also cracking eggs is one of their favourite parts - very messy!

3. What was your favourite aspect of baking with your DC?

Watching them have fun, and seeing how their skills are improving each time we bake.

4. If you don't normally use Anchor, do you think that your bakes taste different when using Anchor butter compared to your normal butter? Please explain.

I think it tasted creamier, I could tell much difference to when we use lurpak, but definitely better than the shops own brand.

6. Do you normally use butter or margarine for baking? Do you usually use unsalted or salted butter for baking? How aware were you that using unsalted butter is great for baking?

Always use unsalted butter for baking. Sometimes I'll use salted for buttercream.

7. Were you pleased with the results of your baking?

Yes it turned out well and the results were gone withing the hour!

Oops I forgot the picture!

3rd attempt to post this, sorry I've been so late!

1. what bakes did you and tour dc create?

Me and my daughter baked cheese scones and a Victoria sponge

2. what was your childs favourite aspect of the baking process?

she is a bowl licker, but kindly allows me the spoon!

3. what was your favourite aspect of baking with your dc?

Letting her take the lead and spending a bit of uninterrupted fun time with her.

4. if tou dont normally use anchor do you think that your bakes taste different whennusing anchor butter compared to your normal butter?

i usually use stork but I found that the cakes were a bit heavier and very moist with Anchor. Very tasty.

6. do you normally use butter or margerine for baking? Do you usually use unsalted or salted butter for baking? How aware were you that unsalted butter is great for baking?

See above.

7. were you pleased with the results of your baking?

Yes

8. would you use anchor butter again for your baking?

Yep, especially if it was on offer!

9. if it came up in conversation would you recommend anchor butter to friends and family?

Sure would!

Thank you again and so sorry for my late response.

I can't get the post to load with a photo, will try again.

Non tester- My favourite flavour has to be chocolate! :)