Can it really be a year since Paul, Mary, Sue and Mel were last in the Bake Off tent? All four make their return this week and with them, 12 contestants, each hoping to be crowned – or perhaps that should be toque'd – the UK's Best Amateur Baker.
It won't be just the contestants obsessing over signature bakes and soggy bottoms, we're all at it, with sales of baking supplies at an all-time high. Where better to perfect our craft than in a beautifully appointed kitchen? Here are six of the best on the market.