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No one knows a soggy bottom or a Paul Hollywood handshake quite like the contestants on The Great British Bake Off. For more than 10 years, this beloved baking show has captivated longtime fans and emboldened everyone’s sweet tooth. We love going back and watching old seasons — who could forget Nadiya Hussain’s emotional win? — and sometimes, we can’t help but wonder what happened to our favorite star bakers, winners, and contestants since they left the series.
Unsurprisingly, several former GBBO contestants have taken their baking skills from the famous white tent to their fans’ kitchens. Yes, GBBO has spawned numerous cookbooks from some of the best amateur bakers in the United Kingdom. We’ve collected some of our absolute favorite cookbooks and have them here just for you to sink your teeth into — and you won’t find one soggy bottom among them.
Whether you want to recreate some of Kim-Joy’s adorable (and edible) creations in Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile, or try the flavor combinations of Ruby Tandoh’s Crumb, you won’t be short on finding some of the best and most delicious baking recipes right here. So bring Nadiya, Giuseppe, and more of your favorite bakers into your own kitchen — check out the best cookbooks from our favorite Great British Bake Off star bakers, winners, and more. We guarantee they have the Paul Hollywood seal of approval.
‘Cheeky Treats: 70 Brilliant Bakes and Cakes’ by Liam Charles
Liam Charles was arguably one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2017 season of The Great British Bake Off. His giddiness was absolutely infectious, and his 2019 cookbook, Cheeky Treats: 70 Brilliant Bakes and Cakes, celebrates some of the most fun and delectable bakes out there.
‘Comfort: Delicious Bakes & Family Treats’ by Candice Brown
During the 2016 season of The Great British Bake Off, Candice Brown stole our hearts with her family-oriented bakes. Comfort: Delicious Bakes & Family Treats is the GBBO‘s ode to loved ones, with sentimental treats and recipes throughout the cookbook’s pages.
‘Crave: Brilliantly Indulgent Recipes’ by Martha Collison
GBBO‘s youngest contestant in history has a penchant for great bakes and brilliant flavors. With Crave: Brilliantly Indulgent Recipes, 2014 Bake Off contestant Martha Collison gives longtime fans a sweet treat with her delicious bakes.
‘Nadiya Bakes: Over 100 Must-Try Recipes for Breads, Cakes, Biscuits, Pies, and More: A Baking Book’ by Nadiya Hussain
Nadiya Hussain’s incredible journey on the 2015 season of The Great British Bake Off is one we’ll never forget. And we’ve loved watching all of her success since! With Nadiya Bakes: Over 100 Must-Try Recipes for Breads, Cakes, Biscuits, Pies and More, the beloved GBBO alum takes us into the heart of her kitchen with every bake.
‘Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes: 60 Classic Cakes, Desserts and Savoury Bakes’ by Giuseppe Dell’Anno
Bake Off‘s most recent winner, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, has his own debut cookbook on the way! Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes: 60 Classic Cakes, Desserts and Savoury Bakes features all the delicious Italian treats you can imagine, and recipes that will make baking each treat a breeze.
‘Crumb: A Baking Book’ by Ruby Tandoh
Ruby Tandoh’s unique bakes took her all the way to the final on the 2013 season of The Great British Bake Off. In Crumb: A Baking Book, she takes us through some of the most unique flavor combinations in baking.
‘Good to Eat: Feel Good Food to Energize You for Life’ by David Atherton
David Atherton was probably one of the most consistent bakers in the tent during the 2019 season of The Great British Bake Off. It’s no wonder his talent took him all the way to the winner’s circle! His cookbook Good to Eat: Feel Good Food to Energize You for Life is a blend of hearty and healthy foods, much like the bakes Atherton whipped up during Bake Off.
‘Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile’ by Kim-Joy
Kim-Joy’s unique bakes and incredible artistry took her all the way to the GBBO final in 2018. Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile blends the baker’s love of flavor with her flair for stunning design and creations.
‘The Wicked Baker: Cakes and Treats to Die For’ by Helena Garcia
On the 2019 season of The Great British Bake Off, one baker sunk her teeth into everything she did with a flair for theatrics. In The Wicked Baker: Cakes and Treats to Die For, Helena Garcia combines her love of horror with her love of baking in this sickly sweet cookbook treat.
‘Peter Bakes’ by Peter Sawkins
GBBO‘s youngest winner is already published! Peter Sawkins dazzled with his delicious bakes, and with Peter Bakes, he takes eager bakers step-by-step through some scrumptious recipes.
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