Plum Tart with Streusel excerpted from The German Baking Book: Cakes, Tarts, Breads, and More from the Black Forest and Beyond by Jurgen Krauss. Photography © 2023 Maja Smend.
From Jürgen Krauss, called “possibly the best-loved contestant in Great British Baking Show history,” comes a celebration of German home baking. Make classic German pastries, from apple strudel and stolen to show stopping celebration desserts like Black Forest cake. It’s sehr gut!
The German Baking Book is a celebration of German home baking from Jurgen Krauss, who won the hearts of viewers and three Star Baker honours from the judges of The Great British Baking Show. A self-taught baker, Jürgen has drawn on the flavours, techniques, and memories from his childhood, his European travels, and his wife’s Jewish heritage, to create a collection of authentic German baking recipes from his home to yours.
Jürgen’s gentle charm can be felt with each delightful recipe. From German classics such as Black Forest gateau, and coffee cake, to festive bakes including lebkuchen and gingerbread, each of Jürgen’s delicious recipes are crafted with care and simplicity.
The German Baking Book is a must-have for fans of The Great British Baking Show and home bakers with a love for classic and festive German baking. (more…)
