A bank holiday - and particularly one in summer - is the perfect time to get stuck into the kitchen, whether it's to whip up your favourite comfort food or try something new.
Baking, while daunting to some, is an ideal bank holiday pastime. Here, we've rounded up some of our favourite bakes that are suited to everyone from beginner to pro.
Claire Ptak's vegan chocolate chip cookies

Kevin Dundon's lemon curd pound cake


Wade Murphy's butterscotch pudding

Basil, Parmesan and pine nut scones


Edd Kimber's bakery-style blueberry muffins

Catherine Fulvio's rhubarb Bakewell tart

Donal Skehan's chocolate chip banana bread

Lilly Higgins' sticky toffee pudding cakes
