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'Great British Bake-Off' judge Paul Hollywood unveils his best ever recipes in 'Bake'

In his latest book, the first in five years, Paul Hollywood decides to share his versions of classic recipes.
Paul Hollywood (Haarala Hamilton)

For fans of the “Great British Bake-Off,” Paul Hollywood needs no introduction. The celebrity chef and judge is known for his handshake of approval for the most magnificent baked goods.

Coming from decades of kitchen experience in his father’s bakery to the finest hotels in Britain, Hollywood has compiled his skills into his first new cookbook in five years, “Bake: My Best Ever Recipes for the Classics.

Hollywood says the “indulgent” recipes blend all the things he likes to eat, including pizza, donuts, biscuits, pies and classic cakes.

“The recipes themselves are recipes that I’ve known most of my life,” Hollywood says.

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