I do love my full English breakfast, but not every day. What I can't do without first thing in the morning, though, is my Danish pastry or a croissant - anything with a laminated dough, enriched with butter to make it beautifully golden and flaky. Paul Hollywood beautifullybreakfastbutter share on social
Dad was a baker, and we lived above the bakery, so I was always popping down to have an apple pie or a doughnut or a custard or gypsy tart: I had a very sweet tooth, and I think that that was what got me into doing what I do now. Paul Hollywood applebakerbakery share on social
I have gone through some bad times with my own business. At one point, I was working my socks off, driving, delivering, baking. It was hard, hard work. But I worked through it. Running your own bakery is hard. I never came close to bankruptcy, but I had to cut back on staff. Paul Hollywood backbadbake share on social
I have been a baker for more than 30 years now, and in terms of equipment, all I really need is flour. It still amazes me what a versatile commodity it is, as you can do so many different things with it, and I never tire of trying new blends and recipes. Paul Hollywood amazebakerblend share on social
I went to Naples to work with one of the best pizza-makers in the world, and guess how long he bakes his pizzas for? He bakes them for 45 seconds. In and out. And they're incredible. Any more than that, and it's no longer considered a pizza. I've been spouting off to people for years - six minutes in an oven. Paul Hollywood bakeconsiderguess share on social
I've seen so many kids walking to school with these massive high energy drinks, and they are nine or 10. I'm like, 'What?' It was a treat for me. It is still a treat for my family. Paul Hollywood drinkenergyfamily Change image and share on social
My first job at the bakery was jamming doughnuts. Paul Hollywood bakerydoughnutjam Change image and share on social
I was filming in Roscrea in Co Tipperary. I had great fun watching monks in the monastery there making bread. They even offered me a job as their main baker. One of them said I would make a good monk, but I told him there was a slight problem because I was married. Paul Hollywood bakerbreadfilm share on social
I don't feel 50. I'm still ambitious, and I've only just got my licence to race sports cars. I race for an Aston Martin team called Beechdean, and it's a huge challenge. Paul Hollywood ambitiousastonbeechdean Change image and share on social
I love France. It's got the sun down at the bottom, the Alps for skiing, and all that wine and food. Paul Hollywood alpbottomfood Change image and share on social