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Unlike most items, baking supplies don’t follow a typical 6-12 week sale cycle. They are really only on sale during the Thanksgiving-Christmas season and then again around Easter time.
Stocking up on baking and pantry supplies when they are on sale is the single easiest thing you can do to save money. I know many of you plan out menus meticulously each week, and while that works most of the time, sometimes it’s nice just to throw something together, too.
I’m not saying to go out and buy 100 pounds of flour, but if you do a lot of baking, you want to finish getting your pantry stocked this week. Think about how much sugar, flour, butter, baking powder and other key items you’ll need over the 4 months until the next deals are available. Seize the opportunity to stock your pantry and cross those items off your list at a fraction of their normal cost!
Here are some items you want to be stocked on. Use the ingredient search on Southern Savers to see where the sales are this week.
Stock Your Pantry: Baking and Pantry Supplies
Baking Staples
These are items you’ll definitely need if you’re planning on holiday baking, but you might also stock up if you use them at other times throughout the year.
Here are all the items currently on sale for the holidays that won’t be back on sale for a while:
Flour (All Purpose, Whole Wheat, Bread Flour)
Granulated Sugar
Confectioners Sugar
Brown Sugar
Butter (most recipes call for unsalted)
Baking Powder
Chocolate Chips
Cocoa Powder
Baking Soda
Cornstarch
Corn Syrup
Canned Fruits
Whipped Topping
Spices (replenish yearly)
Eggs/Egg Substitute
Nuts
Dried Fruits
Jams
Vanilla
Rolled Oats
Oil
Shortening
Yeast
Evaporated Milk
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Other Pantry Necessities (Available Year Round)
These items may or may not be on sale at this time of year, but these are pantry items you likely use often and are always worth stocking up on when they’re on sale.
Chicken Broth
Canned Tomatoes/Veggies
Beans
Rice/Quinoa/Oats
Bread Crumbs
Vinegar
Pasta
Honey
Condiments
Peanut Butter
Corn Meal
Cream Soups
Are there any other items you stock up on near the holidays? Let us know in the comments!
