10 celebrity baking books for all the family
Consider this preparation for the GBBO!
If you need to pass the time, not much can beat getting the whisk out and whipping up a delicious sweet treat or two. We're a nation who thrives on tea and cake and the success of the Great British Bake Off has got us all pulling on our aprons. These celebrity baking books will have you turning pro in no time!
Mary Berry: Fast cakes- easy bakes in minutes
Whether you've got children nipping at your heels or need to make a quick dessert for guests, Mary Berry's "Fast Cakes" book will see you right. The undisputed Queen of Cakes, it's impossible to go wrong with one of Mary's creations.
Matilda and the Ramsey bunch: Tilly's kitchen takeover
If you hadn't guessed by her name, Tilly is the daughter of sweaty chef Gordon. Inspired by the CBBC cookery show Tilly starred in, her first book will be a firm favourite with children and teens just starting out in the world of cooking and baking. While this book isn't exclusively baking, it includes some gorgeous recipes for treats like raspberry macaroons and rainbow cakes.
Hairy Bikers: The Hairy Bikers' big book of baking
One of the nation's favourite duos, Si and Dave never fail to lift a smile and rise to any culinary challenge. The Hairy Bikes baking book has a mixture of easy and difficult recipes to get your chops around and takes inspiration from all over the world so you'll never get bored.
Nadiya Hussain: Time to eat
She won Bake Off and also won a huge place in our hearts, Nadiya Hussain's books are a must own for any Great British Bake Off fan. "Time To Eat" covers meal ideas but it's the baking section that's seriously special. Make the raspberry cheesecake croissants and wonder what on earth you did before!
Tanya Burr: Tanya bakes
YouTuber and Instagram star Tanya Burr released her baking book in 2016 and has become a firm favourite in many households. Once known for her makeup skills, Tanya Burr's baking book stands up to the best of them. With recipes including earl grey tea loaf and incredible chocolate cookies, it'll satisfy any sweet tooth.
WATCH: Tanya Burr making rainbow bagels
Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and creative bakes to make you smile
Cute is exactly the right word to sum up Bake Off star Kim-Joy. This book is filled with really fun recipes like pistachio choux turtles, llama cookies and cat macaroons. One for all the family to get involved with, you'll be uploading your cute creations onto Instagram in no time.
Paul Hollywood: Paul Hollywood's bread
If cakes and biscuits aren't your thing, maybe bread baking will take your fancy. The man known just as much for his silver fox charm as he is his ability to make an impeccable loaf, Paul Hollywood's best selling book guides you through everything from fluffy crumpets to hefty bloomers and provides meal ideas along the way too.
Fearne Cotton: Happy vegan
Another book that isn't strictly just baking, Fearne Cotton's vegan book is a great allrounder and proves veganism is anything but boring. When it comes to the baking side of things, Fearne has wrote some delicious recipes for things like date and almond cake and chocolate and peanut butter cookies. Yum!
Nigella Lawson: How to be a domestic goddess
Nigella knows how to whip up delicious bakes, something to satisfying even the most picky and more than a few indulgent treats. "How to be a domestic goddess" is a classic for a reason; think luxury chocolate recipes, traditional crumbles and pies and beautiful cupcakes. You'll return to this book time and time again.
Rosanna Pansino: Baking all year round
Teens will love this book from American YouTube sensation Rosanna Pansino, AKA Nerd Mummies. Rosanna became known on YouTube for her creative baking and her second book gives inspiration for every national holiday out there. From breadstick bones for halloween to moustache doughnuts for Father's Day, these baking recipes can be used time and time again.