Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds

by Paul Hollywood

There is nothing quite like the smell of a scrumptious steak and ale pie cooking in the oven. There perhaps isn't anything better than the first taste of a caramel and coffee éclair. From Britain's favourite expert baker comes a mouth-watering new book about two of our nation's obsessions: pies and puddings.

Paul Hollywood puts his signature twist on the traditional classics, with easy-to-follow, foolproof and tantalising recipes for meat and potato pie, pork, apple and cider pie, lamb kidney and rosemary suet pudding, sausage plait and luxury fish pie. He will show you how to create inventive dishes such as chicken and chorizo empanadas, chilli beef cornbread pies and savoury choux buns. If that isn't enough, here you will find his recipe for the Queen of puddings, as well as spiced plum pizza, chocolate volcanoes and apple and Wensleydale pie. There are also regional recipes like Yorkshire curd tart and the Bedfordshire clanger, and a step-by-step guide to all the classic doughs from rich shortcrust to choux pastry.


Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds is simply a must-have. Whether you're a sweet or a savoury person, a keen novice or an expert baker: it's time to get baking pies and puds.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Reference, British Literature, Food and Drink

487 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2013

About the author

Paul Hollywood is an English baker and celebrity chef. He has worked as a baker since taking up the career at his father's bakery as a teenager and has gone on to become head baker at a number of hotels around Britain. After returning from working in Cyprus, he began appearing in guest spots on a number of British television shows on both BBC and ITV channels. Since 2010 he has appeared as a judge on BBC2's baking show The Great British Bake Off. He runs his own artisanal baking business, which supplies stores such as Harrods.

Reviews

[Kenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only reason I gave this a 4 rather than a 5 is the measurements are all in metric. This was listed in the description when I purchased it.

[Kimberley doruyter · Rating 4 out of 5]

weather you have a sweet tooth or are more of a savory character, this book has something for everyone.
just don't read it if your even a little hungry;)

[Dave Laskowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

great batch of recipes

only wish is that Paul had put in measurements for those of us in the U.S. that admire him. Now I have to do conversions but that is no hill for a stepper. Thank you Paul for the book.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, Paul. The title of this book just cracks me up. Don't know if Puds mean the same thing in the UK...but I digress (I swear a middle school boy lives in my brain). Anywho, this was good. I learned a lot and took some helpful tips from this book when it came to pies. I feel like I'm constantly trying to find the best technique when it comes to pie-making, when I know the technique comes from lots of trial and error on your part. I have some pies to make.

[Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a superb selection of classic sweet and savoury British pies and puddings. The recipes are detailed, and important techniques are accompanied by a series of photographs showing you exactly what to look for.

This book deserves a place on every discerning cook's shelf.

[FuggleWumpus]

Paul Hollywood scares me

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pies and puds are part of the great heritage of warm and delicious foods that keep people well-fed and cosy in the long and dark winters. My problem is that I obtained this book from www.netgalley.com at the wrong time. It's blazing hot here, and we also suffer from the ghastly humidity of our absolutely rotten summer. (Unfortunately, I can't live anywhere else at the moment).

Paul Hollywood provides detailed instructions and pictures to help even beginners cook these delicious-looking pies and puddings. He also lists all the implements that readers need. I am going to buy the book and wait for cooler nights in the somewhat less humid winter to try them out. Even the instructions for pastry look simple!

[Karen Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for me, because it's very savory focused, with lots of British style game/meat/vegetable pie recipes (though there are sweet pies too).... this is full of classics, but each with a twist.
I really like the way Paul Hollywood focuses on the basics of pastry-making, with photographic step by step guides on each type. I also like the emphasis on the importance and science of each of the few ingredients, and how and why they react to each other . This is my second book of his, and I am a total fan of his technical approach to the art of baking. Can't wait to get cooking....

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of wonderful and unique recipes!!

[tracey w · Rating 4 out of 5]

no nonsense british baking book . make the sausage plait pie often the family love it!

[Carol Bisig · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Paul Hollywood and this is one of my favorite Cookbooks that he has written. I like the different meal options and the desserts that go with them. I also bought the video, in order to watch his technique with flour, it is a thing of beauty to watch his technique with flour! I love to bake, whether it's bread or pie dough, I have skill but this book is good for a beginner or someone more advanced, both groups will enjoy this beautiful book! I highly recommend it. Thank you.
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[Grace Mal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very comprehensive. My only complaint would be that it is VERY English (to be expected). Even though I knew to expect it, some of the flavor combinations were very odd to an American. I look forward to the challenge of converting Celsius to Fahrenheit and expanding my horizons!

[X · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of excellent stuff in here.

* Classics, well-photographed and explained
* Twists on the classics, with the author describing why he made them
* Lots of variety in serving sizes, shapes, flavor profiles, and complexity.

You won't be disappointed.

[Irma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous photographs.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely enjoyed looking through this and can’t wait to try some.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great cookvook

[Amanda Bright · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great recipes in this book. Again, I read online and then bought the book I liked it so much. Like the table of contents in British Baking better though. I have made three things from it since it arrived. A steak and ale pie, Salted Caramel Coffee Eclairs, and a potato leek pie known as Hollywood's surprise -- all three were a hit with my partner who basically devoured all three dishes! My confidence in pastry making is increasing in leaps and bounds! And combine the lessons here with Payard's Desserts and my imagination is soaring with a little from here and a little from there to develop my own creations -- anyone for a dark chocolate cake filled with an espresso mouse and topped with salted caramel icing? Now, where did I put the edible gold leaf??!! And should we have clotted cream with it? Or clotted cream ice cream? Or ... OK you get the picture :-) Seriously recommend this book.

[Anneleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideaal voor pasteitje-fans ^^. Al verschillende dingen uit gemaakt, en erg lekker!

[Liz Clarke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much pastry. 😌

[Jacquie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good cook book have tried a few things out of it. Would be better if Paul came and cooked it himself lol xxx

[Joanie Suegrim]

Perfect for home bakers that want to show off!

There are pictures of every bake so you know what to aim for. There is no recipe too difficult thanks to the step by step instructions, and the more advanced steps even have photos. I'm a self-taught home baker and ever since using his recipes my friends and family think I'm as skilled as any baker out there. Professional results every time.