There have been thirteen winners of The Great British Bake Off crowned since 2010, with more than 100 competitors having entered the tent with hopes of taking home the coveted cake stand.
From stunning signature bakes to incredible and ornate showstoppers, it can’t be denied that some rare talent has been uncovered. And if you worship at the gingham covered altar it won't be a surprise to learn that many former bakers from Bake Off, or The Great British Baking Show if you're from the States, have released cookbooks full of their best recipes, tips and tricks.
We've decided to take a (non-exhaustive) look at some of the best books written by former Bake Off contestants; though we won’t count those which don’t focus on baking, nor will we include Bake Off branded releases.
So here are 29 cookbooks written by Great British Bake Off contestants, including Scotland's very own Peter Sawkins.
9. Bake Yourself Happy by Steph Blackwell
Bake Off finalist Steph Black has been open about her experience with mental health and her overall passion for wellness. Following her time on the show she released cookbook Bake Yourself Happy celebrating the impact of food on your mental wellbeing and the joy of baking. | Quercus Publishing
10. German Baking by Jurgen Krauss
Another baker who entered the tent without needing an awful lot of improvement was fan-favourite Jurgen Krauss. Having been heavily inspired by his home country, Jurgen released German Baking which features everything from bread to Black Forest Gateau. | Octopus Publishing Group
11. Peter Bakes by Peter Sawkins
The first Scottish winner of The Great British Bake Off and the youngest so far, Peter Sawkins’ sense of humour and wit helped him power through the competition. In his cookbook Peter Bakes he shares more than 100 recipes – including Gluten Free ones – tips and even how to listen to your cake “sing”. | Black & White Publishing
12. The Wicked Baker by Helena Garcia
Helena Garcia was a Great British Bake Off contestant with very spooky inspirations during series 10 of the show, from her Away with the Fairies cake to her Every Bread is Halloween showstopper. Which is why many fans rejoiced when hearing that Helena was releasing her very own book, The Wicked Baker. | Quadrille Publishing Ltd