Brief Description:At last, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft.Marc Notes:Includes index.; At last, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft..Table of Contents:Introduction -- Getting Started with Bread -- Basic Breads -- Flavoured Breads -- Sourdough -- Croissants, Danish & Brioche -- Biscuits, Puddings & Cakes -- Tarts & Pies -- Directory -- Index.Biographical Note: Paul Hollywood has been a judge on The Great British Baking Show since 2010. Before GBBS, 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. Review Quotes: "TV's rising star ... the greatest expert in the history of British television." --The Guardian "I went straight for the flatbread recipe and it worked like a dream." --Nigel Slater, Observer "Home baking is all the rage - thanks in no small way to Paul Hollywood." -- Sunday TelegraphPublisher Marketing: Ready, set, BAKE! From the star of Netflix's Great British Baking Show, a delicious, easy-to-follow cookbook for every home chef who wants to master the Victorian sponge, avoid soggy pie bottoms, and win star baker. "Despite the temptation of icing-splattered pains aux raisins, crisp Cypriot almond biscuits, and a carrot and almond cheesecake, I went straight for the flatbread recipe and it worked like a dream." - Nigel Slater, The Guardian Paul Hollywood was the son of a baker long before he became a household name as a judge on The Great British Baking Show. Raised to make perfect breads, scones, and sponges, he advanced from his father's kitchen to become head baker at hotels around the world. As he worked, Hollywood became 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. Now, in How to Bake, Hollywood introduces readers to his tried and true techniques. He has filled this book with easy-to-follow, clearly explained, utterly delicious recipes for an abundance of breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits from ciabatta to focaccia and fresh croissants to a classic Victoria sponge. As they say on Great British Baking Show: "Ready, Set, BAKE!" Contributor Bio:Hollywood, Paul The son of a baker, 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 Waitrose among others. Author: Hollywood, PaulPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)Binding: HardcoverPub Date: 2013-02-19BISAC: Cooking|Methods|Baking|Cooking|Celebrities & Media Tie-In|Cooking|Courses & Dishes|DessertsSubjects: Baked products|BakingWeight: 2.6 lbsISBN: 9781408819494SKU: SP-9781408819494
