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Not just any ordinary baking kit. This range has that sprinkle of Paul Hollywood magic… W hen it comes to baking, the only man who could ever reach the British public was the son of a baker man. Originally studying to become a sculptor, Paul was persuaded to join the family bakery business by his father. From these artisan roots he went on to become head baker at some of the country’s most exclusive hotels, including Cliveden and The Dorchester. Some extensive travel through Cyprus, Egypt and Jordan further connected him to baking’s central role in society as he saw how the traditions of bread making had been passed from generation to generation. He was able to use all this experience – from village bakery to high class hotel to cooking with Bedouin tribes – to bring the joys of bread baking and cake making to the country, through his own company, the Paul Hollywood Artisan Bread Company, several best selling cookery books, and extensive TV appearances that have installed him in the nation’s psyche as a steely eyed, firm-but-fair national treasure. This new range of bakeware created with Kitchen Craft is all about sharing that love of baking that Paul has been partly responsible for helping develop and grow in the first place. It sets out to bring proper artisan baking back into the home. As Paul says: “Baking is so popular now with people of all ages and abilities giving it a go at home. Whether its cakes, bread, pies or puddings, my range is designed to give everyone the best possible support for their baking – no matter what they’re making.” The Paul Hollywood collection is extensive and includes high performance champagne non-stick bakeware in all the key shapes and sizes, enamel pie dishes, a rolling pin with metric and imperial measurements, cooling racks, measuring cups and spoons, proving baskets, dough stamps and cutters, and more. Regardless of whether you’re a baking beginner or a kitchen master, this bakeware, which has been designed and tested by Paul, will help improve your home baking results. And what better way to show off the range than with some great recipes from the man himself. Get baking! 18 www.hartsofstur.com