First published 2025
Paul Hollywood brings his decade of experience as a Bake Off judge and professional baker to this comprehensive guide for celebratory baking. The book organizes recipes by seasons, with dedicated chapters for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, plus sections on Party Food and Cakes. Hollywood covers major holidays like Easter and Christmas alongside intimate occasions such as Valentine's Day and summer picnics. The recipes span traybakes, layer cakes, quiches, tarts, breads, pastries, desserts, and cookies. Readers will find familiar treats like Mini Chocolate Logs and creative variations such as Strawberry Heart Scones, plus Hollywood's signature Bake Off Cake and handheld beef pies. The book combines reliable recipes with vibrant photography to help bakers create memorable moments throughout the year.
Genres: cooking, cookbooks, food-and-drink, how-to
Vibes: accessible, celebratory, inspiring, practical, vibrant
Tropes: occasion-based-recipes, seasonal-organization, step-by-step-guidance
Period: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day
272 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury Publishing