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Simple recipes are often the best, like these meringues from Rachel Allen

Paul Hollywood demonstrates an easy recipe for fresh white bread

Lotte Duncan's scrumptious hot cross buns are wonderful eaten warm or cold

Rachel Allen's cake has no butter, even when it's filled with lots of lovely whipped cream, it still seems so light. A great recipe for a children's party

Topped with a dollop of jam, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi's traditional Italian biscuits can also be coated in citrus zest or pine nuts

Ed Baines bakes a deliciously rich and boozy gateau with chocolate, cherries and kirsch liqueur

Christine McFadden adds spice to these dark, dense and luxurious brownies – the pepper helps to balance their richness

Another simple, yet delicious classic from Rachel Allen, this time a heavenly autumnal dessert

For a delicious but simple treat try Paul Hollywood's recipe for these dangerously gorgeous muffins

A swirl of soft creamy cheese, amaretto and blackcurrants - Mike Robinson's boozy cheesecake is guaranteed to delight