Sourdough, croissants, and the science of perfect bakes.
Bake Off: The Professionals returns for its eleventh series this week, featuring a fresh batch of pastry chefs competing at Firle Place manor. Meanwhile, laminated pastry hybrids continue viral momentum, and health-conscious baking trends like sourdough viennoiserie and protein-enhanced breads are reshaping the industry in 2026.
This week's freshest baking and pastry news brings welcome insights from culinary professionals: a science-backed guide to proper creaming technique from Park City Culinary Institute is drawing attention from home bakers, while new data reveals the bakery ingredients market is being shaped by intensifying competition and innovation. Meanwhile, the laminated pastry hybrid trend—think sourdough-croissant mashups—continues to go viral on social media, signaling a new chapter in the world of home baking.
Great British Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins is bringing his skills to an intimate Edinburgh masterclass on May 30, focusing on classic French desserts. GBBO star Candice Brown is set to appear at the 2026 Southport Flower Show this August. Meanwhile, the baking world continues to buzz around sourdough innovation and protein-enhanced pastry formats as top trends shaping menus this year.
Scotland's bakery trade body just released its comprehensive 2026 Bakery Category Insight Reports, offering data-driven guidance for the industry. Meanwhile, the concha is officially having its moment as America's pastry of choice, and the Scottish bakers' report sheds light on where the sector is headed. This week's issue covers the freshest baking news, a viral pastry trend, and a look at the science behind getting your bakes right.
Portland's baking scene is heating up as Pix Pâtisserie launches a community competition inspired by Great British Bake Off, while the concha is emerging as America's next great pastry obsession. Meanwhile, with warm weather arriving, fermentation science offers a crucial technique tip for bakers working in hot kitchens.
Chicago's sourdough scene is pushing far beyond the classic boule as dedicated bakers experiment with bold flavors and unconventional forms. Meanwhile, *The Great Celebrity Bake Off* 2026 is making headlines both for its chaotic tent moments and an off-screen controversy, while Portland prepares to host its first *Great British Bake Off*–style home-baker competition this summer.
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