Paul Hollywood's top tips for beginner bakers and recipes to try

Lauren Taylor chats to The Great British Bake Off star about criticism, handshakes and his beginner baking tips.

Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, Paul Hollywood says savings can be made by baking more at home. Picture: Haarala Hamilton/PA

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, known for his icy stares and no-nonsense feedback of contestants’ masterpieces, says he’s his own biggest critic too.

“I’ll always be critical, because nothing’s ever really perfect, even the stuff I make – nothing is perfect,” says the 59-year-old.