Kyle Books scoops up first book by ‘Great British Bake Off’ star Jürgen

Kyle Books, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has acquired German Baking: Cakes, Tarts, Traybakes and Breads from the Black Forest and Beyond by Jürgen Krauss, star of the 2021 season of “The Great British Bake Off”.

Publishing director Judith Hannam acquired world rights from Katherine Stonehouse at Katherine Stonehouse Management for publication in August 2023 at £26.

The publisher says: “Jürgen’s gentle charm, as well as his ambitious flavours and scientific know‐how, captured audiences’ hearts on ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and this, his first book, is a must‐have for Jürgenators everywhere. Drawing on the flavours and techniques of his childhood home in the Black Forest, the authoritative, fool‐proof recipes provide delicious inspiration for any time of day and any occasion.

“From sweet and savoury classics such as Flammkuchen, cinnamon raisin braid, Streusel, marble cake, Bundt and Sacher Torte, to festive bakes such as Lebkuchen, Christmas biscuits, Stollen and Easter braid, the book is the perfect way to celebrate German baking at home.”

Hannam said of the acquisition: “I couldn’t be more pleased to be publishing Jürgen’s book. German baking has never been more popular, and he is the perfect person to explain its many delights. We have had a wonderful time pulling it together – not least on the photoshoot when everyday felt like Christmas.”

Krauss commented: “It was a great pleasure to work with the team from Kyle Books, from the beginning I was carried by their great support and genuine interest to make my book special. I couldn’t have wished for a better photographer than Maja Smend, she and the food stylists truly turned every photo session into a feast for eyes and palate. As my book contains so many of my favourite foods from my childhood and teens, my manuscript has already become one of my go‐to recipe books. I am very excited that I can present this book to a wide audience soon."