Budget-friendly baking recipes (2024)

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  • Basic muffin recipe

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.272 ratings

    Good Food reader Charlotte Hilsdon shares her simple, chocolate chip muffin recipe, to which you can add fruit, chocolate or nuts

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Peanut butter cookies

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.304 ratings

    With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike – and they're gluten-free, too

    • 27 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Lemon drizzle sponge pudding

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.60 ratings

    Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Classic white loaf

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Begin your bread-baking journey with this simple white loaf – once you’ve conquered this, you’ll be able to move on to more advanced recipes

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Double ginger cookies

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.32 ratings

    If you love ginger nuts, you'll love these American-style spiced biscuits with chunks of stem ginger, dipped in dark chocolate

    • 32 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.49 ratings

    This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Mini chocolate cheesecakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.8 ratings

    Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Basic buttermilk scones

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.6 ratings

    These savoury scones are perfect with potted fish. Make early in the day then warm before serving, for the best results

    • 40 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Milk buns

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Use the ‘tangzhong’ method (making a roux-like paste to add to the dough) to give the bread in these milk buns an excellent rise and soft, fluffy texture

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Bara brith

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.46 ratings

    Good Food reader, Win Morgan shares her recipe for this traditional Welsh tea bread loaf with mixed spice - serve sliced and spread with butter

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Apricot shortbread

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • No-bake flapjacks

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Craving a snack? Whip up these easy no-bake vegan flapjacks, which you can flavour with chocolate chips or dried fruit and nuts of your choosing

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Dorset apple cake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.279 ratings

    Edd Kimber's easy apple cake combines chunks of sweet apple and a crunchy demerara sugar topping. Perfect for a teatime treat or dessert, served with warm custard

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • Lighter treacle tart

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    This traditional favourite is a perfect way to end a decadent meal- but our version is made lighter with extra apple and half-fat crème fraîche

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Fancy iced biscuits

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.14 ratings

    Edd Kimber talks through how to master piping and flood icing to create these cute cookies with a distinct decoration

    • 1 hr 17 mins
    • Easy
  • Jammy heart drops

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.7 ratings

    Cook from the heart and serve these raspberry-centred biscuits to kids, young and old - you don't need a special cutter, either

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
  • Iced fairy cakes

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.98 ratings

    Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Banana bread

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.1844 ratings

    A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
  • Chocolate orange marble cake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.81 ratings

    For a deliciously nostalgic cake, combine a classic flavour combination of orange and chocolate in this retro two-tone bake

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
  • School days citrus pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings

    Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • Peppermint candy biscuits

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

    • 37 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Mary's Cadogan's crisp citrus cookies make perfect decorations - just stamp them with the celebration motif of your choice

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
  • Spotted dick

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.36 ratings

    Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
Budget-friendly baking recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the simplest thing to bake? ›

All Easy Baking Ideas
  • Banana Bread. Recipe | Courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken|Susan Feniger. ...
  • Sugar Cookies. Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown. ...
  • Crispy-Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies. Recipe | Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen. ...
  • Twice-Baked Potatoes. ...
  • Banana Walnut Bread. ...
  • Shortbread Cookies. ...
  • Banana Bread. ...
  • Classic Deviled Eggs.

What's the cheapest desert? ›

Budget-friendly desserts
  • Easy lemon posset.
  • Chocolate bark.
  • Microwave mug cake.
  • Microwave brownies.
  • Chocolate berry mousse pots.
  • Quick banana ice cream.
  • Chocolate hazelnut ice cream cheesecake.
  • S'mores dip.
Dec 19, 2023

How can I save money baking? ›

Making my own icing sugar (oat flour, almond flour, hummus, peanut butter, smoothies, and more) has saved me heaps of money. Another way I love to save money is by making my own muffin & cupcake liners from baking parchment.

What should a beginner bake first? ›

12 Recipes Every Beginner Baker Should Know
  1. 01 of 12. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. ...
  2. 02 of 12. Brown Sugar Cake with Ricotta and Blueberries. ...
  3. 03 of 12. Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping. ...
  4. 04 of 12. Buttery Vanilla Shortbread. ...
  5. 05 of 12. German Chocolate Cake. ...
  6. 06 of 12. Golden Cupcakes. ...
  7. 07 of 12. ...
  8. 08 of 12.
Mar 30, 2021

What is the most complex desert? ›

In the United States, most of the Sonoran Desert can be found in the southern third of Arizona, with small areas in southeastern California. It is a subtropical desert and the most complex desert in North America. It has great diversity in geological structures as well as the number and variety of plants and animals.

What are the classifications, types of desserts, and their characteristics? ›

Classification/types of dessert and their characteristics​
  • Chocolate. Characteristics: Chocolate has good gloss, smooth texture and sweet chocolatey scent.
  • Cakes. Characteristics: Cake is fluffy, spongy, moist, has a pleasing delicate flavor and embellished layer of design.
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Cookies. ...
  • Pudding. ...
  • Fudge. ...
  • Pie.
Mar 26, 2022

How to start baking on a budget? ›

The recipes you attempt will have a big impact on how much money you spend on your baking. Where should you start? With cookies. Sugar cookies have short, simple ingredient lists, are so fun to make, and the add-in options are endless: choose sprinkles, lavender, spices, citrus zests, or whatever your budget allows.

How to make baking less expensive? ›

1. Substitute expensive ingredients for cheaper ones:
  1. Swap chocolate drops for raisins.
  2. Reduce the amount of cocoa in the recipe and compensate with flour.
  3. Use homemade vanilla extract.
  4. Swap expensive nuts for cheaper ones or leave them out all together.
  5. Use homegrown or foraged fruit and berries in pies and muffins.

Is it cheaper to bake than buy? ›

Repeat with all ingredients and it will be clear that it is cheaper to bake than buy. Most dry baking ingredients have a long shelf life too, so you don't have to make brownies every week to use them up by a best by date. So it's worth the initial cost to get a baking pantry going and then top it up.

What to avoid when baking? ›

Common Baking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
  • Baking at the wrong temperature. ...
  • Not measuring ingredients. ...
  • Checking on your items too frequently. ...
  • Your ingredients are at the wrong temperature. ...
  • Your dough isn't rising. ...
  • Nothing is baking evenly. ...
  • Your dough or batter is too tough. ...
  • Wrap Up.

How do you cook if you're lazy? ›

7 Easy Cooking Tips for Lazy People
  1. Stock your pantry with the basics. ...
  2. Stock up on frozen ingredients. ...
  3. Cook an extra batch of food. ...
  4. Have freezer-friendly containers and bags handy. ...
  5. Master a few one-pot meals. ...
  6. Roast your meals. ...
  7. Invest in the right kitchen helper. ...
  8. 6 Beginner's Recipes you can make with a Kitchen Machine.

What is the most common thing to bake? ›

The most common baked item is bread but many other types of foods are baked as well.

What is simple form of bake? ›

Indicative
simple pastⓘ past simple or preterit
Ibaked
youbaked
he, she, itbaked
webaked
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Can a 12 year old bake? ›

Tween (ages 9–12 years)

This is a great age for longer baking projects, like baking bread from scratch or making and decorating a birthday cake with homemade frosting and fancy piping.

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