I tried supermarkets’ own-brand Yorkshire puddings – the 95p winners were huge and delicious
WHO doesn't love a Yorkshire pudding with their roast dinner?
Although, they’re traditionally served with beef, they’re delicious with all meat.
The family favourite, made with flour, milk and eggs hails originally from northern England and was a way of using leftover fat from roasting meat - the first recipe was known as ‘dripping pudding’.
Although they're easy enough to make from scratch, it's always handy to have a packet in the freezer, when you don't have the time or inclination to do your own.
Mum-of-two, Natasha Harding, 49, from Bude in Cornwall tried seven supermarket puddings - after cooking them for two minutes in an air fryer - with a roast dinner and gives her verdict.
12 Golden Yorkshire Puddings, 95p, What’s Cooking @ Lidl, 95p, Lidl
Per pudding: calories, 51 fat, 1.6g sugar, 0.3g salt 0.12g
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The most aesthetically pleasing Yorkie that I tested - with a lovely golden colour and a generous size.
Once cooked, they were nicely crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft and battery on the inside.
For under £1, you’re getting a great deal for your money.
- Taste: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
- Overall rating: 9/10
Out of 30: 28
- Per pudding: calories, 47
- fat, 1.1g
- sugar, 0.6g
- salt 0.10g
The competitive price meant I had high expectations for Morrisons own Yorkies, but I was let down as soon as I opened the packet.
They were small and flavourless - and a bit dry and I will give these a wide berth in the future.
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- Taste: 4/10
- Value: 7/10
- Overall rating: 5/10
Out of 30: 16
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.