Be inspired by the action inside the Bake Off tent and make brilliant bakes at home with this companion cookbook to the 2016 series. You'll find recipes for simple classics that will become your very own signature bake, as well as showstopping creations to wow your audience of family and friends.Each chapter includes familiar favourites with a twist, through to more technical bakes that will teach you something new and inspire you to step outside your baking comfort zone. And finally the showstoppers - recipes with style that will guarantee you're crowned Star Baker in your own home. From cakes and biscuits to bread and pastry, Great British Bake Off - Perfect Cakes & Bakes To Make At Home includes the recipes from Mary and Paul's technical challenges, plus signature challenges and showstoppers from the 2016 Bakers.