Paul Hollywood
Paul Hollywood is best known for being a judge on Channel 4’s baking competition ‘The Great British Bake Off.’ Although he’d originally trained as a sculptor, Paul’s father - who was also a baker - managed to persuade him to join the family business. And thank goodness he did. Paul went on to become one of the best artisan bakers in the country working at some of the most prestigious hotels in London including The Dorchester and The Grosvenor.
During his early career, Paul spent a lot of time travelling around the Middle East to source ancient bread recipes and went on to set up his own bread brand- Paul Hollywood Artisan Bread Company, now stocked in Waitrose and Harrods. Alongside his best-selling books Paul has written for The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The BBC Good Food Magazine and The Observer. He’s also found TV success in America, appearing as a judge on in 2013 on The America Baking Competition, and in 2017 on The Great American Baking Show.
Paul split from his wife of 20 years Alexandra last year, and the pair have one son together, Josh. If you think you’ve got what it takes to win a ‘Paul Hollywood handshake’ or whether you just want to try your hand at a crusty cob loaf (opens in new tab) or delicious focaccia (opens in new tab) we’re sure to have all of Paul Hollywood recipes (opens in new tab).
Latest articles by Paul Hollywood
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Paul Hollywood's scones
Paul Hollywood's simple scone recipe will give you soft and fluffy scones. Serve with fresh cream and jam...
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Paul Hollywood's focaccia
Paul Hollywood knows bread. Try this classic recipe for focaccia. The oregano and sea salt topping makes this loaf tasty - a classic Bake Off recipe...
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Paul Hollywood's crusty cob loaf
For tasty, soft white homemade bread, have a go at Paul Hollywood's crusty cob loaf recipe from The Great British Bake. See the recipe here
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Paul Hollywood's Whitby fish pie
Paul Hollywood's Whitby fish pie has a deliciously creamy filling and short, crisp pastry which is sure to make it a family favourite from the first make.
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Paul Hollywood's marble chocolate cake
Get the perfect marble cake with this classic recipe from Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood. Swirls of vanilla and chocolate sponge produce impressively beautiful results
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Paul Hollywood's white loaf
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Paul Hollywood's Welsh gingerbread
Paul Hollywood's Welsh gingerbread is soft, sweet and absolutely delicious. Cut up into squares it's the perfect teatime treat.
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Paul Hollywood's strawberry tarts
Paul Hollywood's simple pastry recipe will make you a pro in no time. Bake these fabulous strawberry tarts for afternoon tea or a special occasion
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Paul Hollywood's gingernut biscuits
Paul Hollywood is a baking pro. Get perfect biscuits every time by following his easy gingernut biscuits recipe, they're just lovely dunked in your cuppa!
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