Ten new amateur bakers are ready to rise to the Great British Bake Off challenge. While they don their aprons, adjust to their new ovens and get used to baking in a tent, this book takes you through the challenges from the series and shows you how to achieve baking perfection.

"The Great British Bake Off is a glorious celebration of Britain's favorite pastime. As the series has shown us, baking is fun and the perfect way to mark an occasion--to celebrate, to congratulate and reward, and to lift spirits. Covering a wide range of bakes from large and small cakes, biscuits and cookies, sweet and savory pastry, puddings, breads, and patisserie, this book shows you how to bake beautiful, enticing recipes to wow at every occasion. There are dainty bakes for afternoon tea, quick bakes perfect for bake sales, school fairs or coffee with friends, mouthwatering desserts, breads and pastry recipes for lunches and dinner parties, and some really special bakes for birthdays and festive celebrations throughout the year--including a Diamond Jubilee. The book also demonstrates ideas for making your bakes extra special, including exciting finishes using chocolate curls and ribbons, spun sugar and sugar craft, and ideas for icing, shaping and decorating, so you can bring simple sparkle to any bake. A mouth-watering book, with beautiful design and dazzling photography, Great British Bake Off will inspire everyone, whatever level of skill, to get baking and create something showstopping." --

Bake along with the hit BBC series and set yourself challenges that will rival the show! Whether you're a complete novice or a well-practised home cook, Collister shows you the tricks and techniques of making baked goods for any occasion. The recipes-- some from the show, others inspired or featuring a new twist-- are suitable for any skill level.

"The Great British Bake Off: Get Baking for Friends and Family will encourage and empower amateur bakers of all abilities to have a go at home, taking inspiration from The Great British Bake Off's most ambitious bakes but with simplified recipes and straightforward instructions that will enable even complete beginners to impress their nearest and dearest. Home baking is an expression of love and care shared with family and friends - from children's birthdays and charity bake sales to celebrating with a loved one or simply enjoying sweet treat over a cup of tea and a catch-up with a dear friend. Get Baking for Friends and Family will be a celebration of all those shared moments: both in the joy of making and in the simple pleasure of indulging in something really delicious."--Provided by publisher.

Bake it Better: Sweet Breads includes everything you need to know about baking delicious sweet bread. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a more confident baker seeking to refine your skills, with The Great British Bake Off you can be sure you're getting scrumptious and tried-and-tested recipes. The recipes themselves include classics and modern bakes, from simple to more challenging showstoppers. Bake it Better will take you a journey from first timer to star baker. There are expert tips about ingredients, equipment and techniques, with easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs.