The most popular baking books of 2026

Baking books cover bread, cakes, cookies, pastry and desserts. Clear recipes and good technique make the difference, and the best books explain why as well as how. Whether you want a reliable birthday cake or your first sourdough loaf, you will find a patient teacher here. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

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You're Welcome
Cover of You're Welcome

You're Welcome

Raymond Tan, Audrey Payne

Published 2026

256 pages

Turmeric
Cover of Turmeric

Turmeric

Hamlyn

Published 2026

80 pages