Mary Berry’s Baking Bible: Revised and Updated: with over 250 New and Classic Recipes

“I felt it was time to create a new complete book of baking,” writes Great British Bake Off judge Berry (Cook and Share) in this helpful revamp of her essential guide to home baking. The updated edition includes American measurements, more photos, and 20 additional recipes. The new chapter on bread baking showcases a dense seeded nut loaf with almonds, pistachios, and walnuts; garlic cilantro naan; and tender yeasted cottage loaf. A chapter on baking for children includes plenty of treats that will be hits at birthday parties—including adorable mini jam tarts—as well as recipes kids can help out with, such as colorful iced animal cookies. More adult cookie options include delicate lacy Florentines and boozy brandy snaps. Cake recipes abound (there are 10 variations on cheesecake alone), with Berry drawing inspiration from Viennese, Parisian, and Swiss confections. The mouthwatering all-chocolate chapter challenges home bakers to tackle a multistage chocolate mousse cake, while the chapter on “Celebration Cakes” stars a beautiful and elaborate bûche de noël. Variations on classic English cakes include Victoria sandwiches with chocolate or coffee buttercream filling. This comprehensive opus is an appealing, easy-to-use volume that will have anyone who picks it up eager to hit the kitchen. (May)