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Have you ever watched The Great British Baking Show and wished you could have Paul Hollywood in your kitchen to help you navigate the world of baked goods? Well, you can’t get much closer than Bake. It’s a terrific collection of pastries, biscuits, cakes, and breads, with easy-to-follow recipes and loads of tips and tricks to get Showstopper-worthy bakes from your own home kitchen. Recommended By Deana R., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
The ultimate baking book from internationally beloved baker Paul Hollywood, judge of The Great British Baking Show.
In Bake, Paul Hollywood shares his best ever recipes for classic bakes: cakes, biscuits and cookies, breads and flatbreads, pizza and doughnuts, pastries and pies, and showstopping desserts. From classic cakes like Victoria Sandwich and Chocolate Fudge Cake, through brilliant breads like foolproof Sourdough, to savoury and sweet pastries like Sausage Rolls and Danish Pastries, these are the only recipes you'll need to create perfectly delicious bakes time and time again.
With more years as a professional baker than he'd care to remember and over 10 years judging the best baking show on TV, Paul has created, tested and tasted a huge number of bakes. He has also traveled widely and learnt so much about the craft he loves. For Paul, one of the most joyful things about baking is how it evolves as we discover new techniques, ingredients and influences. As our knowledge improves, so do our recipes.
Paul combines every tip and trick he has learned together with his incredible technical know-how to create the ultimate collection of incredible bakes.
Review
"American fans….will find themselves entranced with Hollywood's aromatic cheesy bread, rich with Parmesan, cheddar, and brie. Chapatis, pitas, and tortillas are just a few international doughs that expand the book's outlook beyond North Atlantic traditions." Booklist
Review
"The greatest expert in the history of British television." The Guardian
Review
"Fans will eat this up." Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Paul Hollywood shot to fame with his role as a judge on the Great British Bake Off. Prior to that he worked as Head Baker at exclusive hotels including Cliveden and the Dorchester. He is the author of the bestselling How to Bake, Paul Hollywood's Bread, Paul Hollywood's Pies & Puds, Paul Hollywood's British Baking and A Baker's Life. @PaulHollywood