Baking Imperfect: Crush, Whip and Spread It Like Nobody's Watching

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Speaking about her strengths and weaknesses, Lottie said: "Turns out I’m a fast learner! I taught myself a lot of techniques ahead of the show and really enjoyed the process.

We were all nervous about making a cake bust of our celebrity heroes and knowing that we were all in the same boat was really reassuring! Mango & Grapefruit Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, S'More Cupcakes, Strawberry Shortcake Roll (er Coaster)

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I have a science degree. I am a logical, practical, anxiety-fuelled overthinker. So, I initially approached baking like I would a risky experiment in the lab. I followed recipes religiously, spent money I didn’t have on bizarre ingredients that I didn’t understand, and convinced myself that the writer of any recipe was a kind of god: ‘They say I need xanthan gum and the world will clearly end if I use a substitute.’

No stranger to the mishaps (and epic disasters) of homebaking, Lottie's signature sense of humour will see you through this delicious collection of sweet and savoury bakes.

5. She’s Always Liked Cookbooks

Lottie Bedlow is a 31-year-old pantomime producer from West Sussex with a penchant for learning intricate baking techniques. With this declaration, maybe she wanted to imply or meant to say that her dating status is single. We say this also because there were no cues found about her “husband” or boyfriend (if she had one). Not even her social media was telling, in regards. Baking – which had begun as my secret hobby and turned into a personal, creative outlet – was now a hilarious and messy process that I actually enjoyed sharing with others. The sense that we were ‘all in this together’ was like nothing I’d ever experienced before. I want to give other people that feeling. That is why I’ve written Baking Imperfect. To encourage anyone who feels nervous about baking to give it a go, and to push more experienced bakers to challenge themselves. What is the worst that can happen? My weaknesses are] timing and decoration. I get lost in making sure I know what I am doing technically so I often run out of time or serve something that looks nothing like I had expected or wanted it to!"

This book will give you the confidence to go for it, encouraging you to try your best without taking baking (or yourself) too seriously.Lottie’s Lancastrian great-grandmother was a “fervent” cake-baker. Because of this, Lottie also believes that baking is in her blood, which she proved over time as she became more refined than before. So who is contestant Lottie? Well, here’s all you need to know about the baker including how old she is, where she's from and her job: Growing up, she had toys. But, she really wanted cookbooks. She’d spend her time focusing on things like the way recipes could be written down and things could be done to make recipes better, easier, or more flavorful. She was a child who knew she had a love of being in the kitchen, and we have a love of that for her. 6. She’s a College Grad From simple recipes to encourage even the most inexperienced bakers through to more ambitious centrepieces, the focus is always on great flavour. Each recipe highlights potential pitfalls, with notes on what to look out for and how to find a fix.