Whether it’s for a traditional cream tea with scones and jam, an impressive soufflé dessert, or just a chocolate treat, this baker's collection of recipes is a good reference for some fantastic examples of British baking, as well as more unusual flavours and methods.

For savoury baking, Marcus Wareing’s olive and feta muffins make delicious canapés, while Russell Brown showcases gluten-free baking with his delicious soda bread recipe. If only cake will do, Nathan Outlaw gives a classic carrot cake an elegant twist, while Alfred Prasad’s aptly-named love cake includes fragrant spices, nuts and candied fruits.

To showcase more advanced baking techniques, macarons can be made in endless flavours and colours, include Graham Hornigold’s Crunchie versions, to make an impressive display, while intricate tarts and desserts such as William Drabble’s chocolate mousse cake will finish off any meal perfectly.