Peter's Baking Party Fun & Tasty Recipes for Future Baking Stars!

LoveReading Says

If I could choose anyone to man the kitchen at my next tea party or bake sale, Great British Bake-Off winner Peter Sawkins would be close to top of the list! As those who watched him in the tent will know, the confident but unassuming Scot isn’t short of creativity, and it’s this side of his baking that really shines in his latest recipe book for children and families. From lemon meringue towers to Malteser squares, rainbow swirls, babkas and cookie cakes, the line-up of lip-smacking treats is bound to ignite any child’s passion for baking. But his recipes extend well beyond bread and cakes too. Dinnertime favourites like toad-in-the-hole and sweet potato bakes are also thrown into the mix, encouraging children to develop some early (and vital) independent cooking skills. Don’t be afraid to let children take the lead on these recipes at home or in the classroom; Sawkins doesn’t shy away from the trickier elements of baking, but his simple, step-by-step approach to every recipe ensures it’s achievable with a little bit of adult guidance. And once your little baker gets to grip with the basics (think slicing, icing, zesting and kneading), they can work their way through each mouth-watering recipe as their confidence in the kitchen grows.

Peter’s Baking Party is a riot of colour, flavour and fun! The boldly designed pages are as vibrant and playful as the recipes themselves, and Susie Lowes’ photography is not only stunning but hugely effective as a teaching guide. If you have a budding star baker in your midst, or just a little one itching to begin their kitchen journey, I can’t think of a better place for them to start than here.

We were thrilled that Peter joined The LoveReading LitFest to talk about the joy of baking

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Lindsay Quayle

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