The Weekend Baker

by Paul Hollywood

Containing both sweet and savory recipes inspired by cities from around the world, including Paris, Copenhagen, Miami, New York, London, and Naples, Paul takes classic bakes and gives them his own twist. From Madeleines to Kale, Cherry and Cheese Scones, Caprese Cake to Chelsea Buns and Polish Cheesecake to Marble Bundt Cake, take some weekend time out in the kitchen to discover some new favorite bakes. 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. Now he wants to pass them on to you and your families. Includes metric measures.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 2018

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

[Emily Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was drawn to this book, not by the slightly alarming photograph of the author on the the front cover (he reminds me of Mr Tumnus, another person not to trust), but by the recipe for churros and chocolate that are the first and second recipes. I love churros but whenever I go to Spain seem drawn to the oldest, saddest, cardboardiest specimens that country has to offer. When I make them at home they will be crispy and light and delightful. My house will stink of grease and I will have tiny blisters on my face where the boiling oil has burnt it. Piping batter straight into a pan of of oil seems like an episode of casualty waiting to happen. Still, in the great British tradition of do or die I'm going to have a go. I'm also going to cover the book in brown paper.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I highly doubt I will ever make anything in this cookbook, but I loved learning about different cultural bakes and looking at the photos.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pictures of recipes? Yes.
Commentary on recipes? Yes.
Nutrition facts? No.
Recipe Style? European and American breads.
Any keepers? No.

I really dislike how the measurements are given in metric. Also, ingredients are given in British terms, which annoys me. Aside from that, the book was enjoyable to read. But who on earth would cover a bagel with fennel seeds? Don't get me wrong, I like fennel. But that picture just makes me gag.

[Beth Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its great

The book is full of wonderful recipes. The directions are easy to follow and the food is wonderful. Great read.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great recipes.

[Mike Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many complexities within this book, but still an approachable way to expand the baking routines of a weekend with some simplicities from across the globe.

[Karen Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous bakes

I loved the tv series and have wanted to get hold of the recipes since then. They beautiful with a helpful photo included. Fabulous!

[Carolyn Page · Rating 3 out of 5]

While Mary Berry's cookbook was homey delights, Paul's is world traveling with Mister Blue-Eyes. Recipes range from Polish cheesecake to a Spanish bread featuring squid ink. I definitely will try some of these recipes, since the instructions are really well detailed and I can read them in his voice. ;)