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Great British Baking Books

Looking for a showstopping new bake? Hoping to avoid a dreaded soggy bottom? Check out these books from contestants on the Great British Bake Off.

The Great British bake off : big book of baking
The Great British bake off : big book of baking
by Linda Collister

The ultimate cake-baking bible, The Big Book of Amazing Cakes brings the magic of The Great British Baking Show to your kitchen with easy-to-follow recipes for every shape, size and delicious flavor of cake you can imagine.
The great British bake off : how to turn everyday bakes into showstoppers
The great British bake off : how to turn everyday bakes into showstoppers
by Linda Collister

Covering a range of bakes from large and small cakes, biscuits and cookies, sweet and savoury pastry, puddings, breads and patisserie, this book shows you how to bake beautiful, enticing recipes to wow at every occasion.
The great British baking show : Love to Bake
The great British baking show : Love to Bake
by Judy Barratt

Pop round to a friend's with tea and sympathy in the form of chai crackle cookies; have fun making Paul's rainbow-coloured bagels with your family; snuggle up and take comfort in sticky pear & cinnamon buns or a pandowdy swamp pie; or liven up a charity cake sale with mini lemon & pistachio battenbergs or Prue's raspberry & salted caramel eclairs. Impressive occasion cakes and bakes for gatherings are not forgotten--from a novelty frog birthday cake for a children's party, through a towering croquembouche to wow your guests at the end of dinner, to a wedding cake that's worthy of any once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
The great British baking show : Favorite Flavors 
The great British baking show : Favorite Flavors 
by Paul Hollywood

The brand-new, official cookbook from the popular television show offers a wide variety of flavorful bakes that were created to make mix and match combinations including Raspberry & Rose Drip Cake and Tropical Fruit Gateau. 
The great British baking show : A bake for all seasons
The great British baking show : A bake for all seasons
by Paul Hollywood

Featuring judges recipes and favorites from the 2021 bakers, the newest cookbook from the hit television baking show includes recipes made on the broadcast, cooks notes and measuring conversions from metric to imperial. 
Bake : my best ever recipes for the classics
Bake : my best ever recipes for the classics
by Paul Hollywood

A professional chef and judge on the Great British Baking Show shares his favorite recipes for baking cakes, cookies, and breads, each fully tested and tasted for at-home chefs who enjoy discovering new techniques, ingredients, and influences.
Bake yourself happy : 50 delicious recipes to bring you joy
Bake yourself happy : 50 delicious recipes to bring you joy
by Steph Blackwell

"More than a simple recipe book, Bake Yourself Happy delves into the psychology and science of why baking can help to alleviate stress, increase self-confidence, and bring us a greater sense of wellbeing. Steph Blackwell has discovered the life-affirmingpower of baking in her own life, and since then has been on a mission to sprinkle a little more baking joy in the world"
Chetna's easy baking : with a twist of spice
Chetna's easy baking : with a twist of spice
by Chetna Makan

A popular YouTube cook, author and semi-finalist on The Great British Bake Off offers 80 delicious bakes both sweet and savory with international influences including Onion Masala Focaccia, Cherry Almond Honey Cake and Saffron Fennel Pound Cake. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Celebrate with Kim-Joy : cute cakes and bakes to make every occasion joyful
Celebrate with Kim-Joy : cute cakes and bakes to make every occasion joyful
by Kim-Joy

Presents clear instructions and step-by-step photographs for creating cakes and other baked goods suitable for celebrations and special occasions, with vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
Nadiya's everyday baking  : From Weeknight Dinners to Celebration Cakes, Let Your Oven Do the Work
Nadiya's everyday baking  : From Weeknight Dinners to Celebration Cakes, Let Your Oven Do the Work
by Nadiya Hussain

Presenting more than 90 sweet and savory recipes accompanied by gorgeous photos, the winner of The Great British Baking Show provides simple and achievable meals for any occasion or mood that are rewarding no matter what kind of fay you're having.