Bring the magic of a German Christmas into your home with this foolproof collection of delicious recipes.

In a follow-up to his bestselling first book, German Baking, Jürgen Krauss brings festive cheer to his delightful German bakes. From a rich and fruity stollen, to delicately spiced lebkuchen, festive marzipan treats, and of course the iconic gingerbread house, these are traditional treats made easy and achievable, and the perfect way to bring some extra joy into your Christmas baking.

The book will include 53 brand new recipes, 5 new versions of festive favourites from German Baking, and 7 basic recipes - for luxury marzipan, hazelnut paste etc - that can be used to upgrade any bake with a German twist. This is the ultimate guide to festive baking, with a cake, tart, biscuit, bread or savoury snack for everyone looking for something to make their Christmas extra special.

An evocative account of a German Advent and Christmas interspersed with recipes. The Great British Bake Off star Jurgen Krauss talks about his childhood memories as well as taking us through the making of excellent biscuits, stollen and lebkuchen. If you can't do a German Christmas market, you can conjure it up here. -- Melanie McDonagh * The Standard *

Jürgen Krauss was the star of Bake Off 2021, his semi-finals departure triggering over 100 complaints from dismayed viewers. His love for baking began during his childhood in the Black Forest. His travels across Europe, before settling in Brighton, UK, widened his culinary influences, but also gave him the yearning to master German bread-making, the perfect showcase for both his technical precision and creative flavours. Instagram: @juergenthebread, 187k followers