Money-saving baking hacks

With The Great British Bake Off back on TV screens, many of us will be inspired to get back in the kitchen. But rather than spending money on new baking gadgets, clever hacks could save some cash, by using what’s already in your house.

1. Try using an ice-cream scoop to divide your muffin mix. That way they’ll all be the same size.

2. If you’ve overcooked your cakes or cookies, try rescuing them by shaving bits off with a vegetable peeler – rather than starting over.

3. Use a paper plate as a makeshift splash guard for your food mixer. This should help prevent powdery and liquid splatters.

4. A vegetable peeler can make chocolate curls. 5. If you’ve lost your rolling pin – or don’t have one – use a wine bottle instead.