How to Bake

Paul Hollywood

Jul 2012 · A&C Black

About this ebook

At last, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in How to Bake. The son of a baker, Paul Hollywood is passionate about busting the myths that surround baking, sharing his finely honed skills, and showing that with the right guidance, anybody can achieve success time after time.

With this in mind, he has filled this book with easy-to-follow, clearly explained, utterly delicious recipes. Having taken you through the basic techniques, Paul explains how to make an abundance of breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits including wholemeal loaf, tin bread, ciabatta, focaccia, sour cherry and chocolate loaf, Roquefort and almond bread, fresh croissants, milles feuilles, quiche, classic Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate temptation cake, buttery shortbread and fiery ginger biscuits. Time to get baking ...

Ratings and reviews

I have been trying with different bread recipes out there for a long time. The success rate is not constant but my first Paul's white bread bake was a SUCCESS! His recipes are easy to follow! An essential bread recipe book to have for baby bakers.

Paul has described everything in detail and has covered every famous recipe ;) Thanks, Highly appreciated!!

what great Paul Hollywood baking book about dough and salt that is important that salt is really good for dough

About the author

Paul Hollywood has shot to fame with his role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. He worked as Head Baker at exclusive hotels including Cliveden and the Dorchester and he went on to launch The Paul Hollywood Artisan Bread Company, which now supplies Harrods among others.

www.paulhollywood.com / @hollywoodbaker