As Paul found on his travels, baking is very much a family activity and so many of the world’s recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Scottish doctor James Morton was a runner up on Bake Off season three, and has since applied his focus to the world of bread. On The Great British Baking Show, competitors have to submit completely original recipes ahead of each episode.

Clare Marriage, founder and CEO of the nation’s favourite gluten-free flour brand, has developed 100 brilliant, easy-to-follow recipes to make your favourite bakes gluten-free.Holly Jade has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers with her award-winning blog The Little Blog of Vegan. From midweek meal planning to weekend feasting, you’re sure to find a cookbook on this list that will help you on your path to vegetarian eating. Among the many transformations, Victoria sponge becomes a four-tier, zesty extravaganza; a brioche-style babka turns savoury with kale pesto and red peppers; and the cherry Bakewell is reimagined as an irresistible fondant fancy. From a hand-delivered focaccia to say thank you or get well soon, to a stunning croquembouche that will wow your guests at a dinner party (and with plenty of family bakes, large cakes and small cakes, and comforting breads and pies in between), Love to Bake is sure to appeal to novice and experienced bakers alike. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes, you can tuck into your all-time favourite treats, with a good sprinkling of Bake Off magic thrown in.

Chetna Makan, who placed fourth in Bake Off season five and won the 2016 edition of the F estive Bake Off, is known for her Indian home cooking and creative flavor combinations. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Released in 2020 it was included in top cookbook lists by The Guardian, New York Times, Washington Post and BBC Good Food with additional praise coming from the likes of Nigella Lawson.

Fans of the Bread Ahead bakery can also get their dough fix from this collection of over 150 recipes penned by co-founder Justin Gellatly, which run the gamut from the classic (Soda Bread, Sourdough Starter, and Iced London Buns) to the brilliantly inventive (such as Fennel Blossom Ice Cream, Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding, and Deep Fried Jam Sandwiches).