25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats, Holiday Cookies, and Lots of Sourdough Loaves

Maybe you learned to love baking during the pandemic, starting easy with banana bread and working your way up to braiding beautiful challah and laminating flaky croissants. Or maybe you’ve made sourdough your whole adult life, consistently churning out loaves with crisp ears and beautiful scoring patterns long before everyone hopped on the bandwagon. Maybe you’re only getting into baking now and don’t totally understand the concept of folding egg whites into batter. No matter where you’re starting from, there are a bunch of new baking books coming this fall that will help you further that baking education.

Read on to find a list of the many, many baking books coming out this season, just in time to give you inspiration for holiday cookies, cozy fall baking, and yes, more loaves of sourdough.

For our full list of upcoming fall cookbooks, read our fall cookbook preview.

Baking for beginners

One Tin Bakes Easy: Foolproof Cakes, Traybakes, Bars and Bites from Gluten-Free to Vegan and Beyond by Edd Kimber

Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber gave us the perfect book for 2020 when he published One Tin Bakes—a guide to approachable baking projects that can be made in one vessel. He’s back just one year later with One Tin Bakes Easy, which aims to even further simplify the baking process. Each of the 70 recipes is designed to be made in a 9x13" pan and use minimal ingredients and equipment. —Out October 19

One Tin Bakes Easy

$21.00, Amazon

A New Take on Cake by Anne Byrn

Twenty years ago, Anne Byrn’s The Cake Mix Doctor helped busy home bakers make delicious cakes by elevating store-bought mix. Now, with A New Take on Cake, Byrn updates old methods, pulling from a new-and-improved set of cake mixes available in the baking aisle and emphasizing modern flavor profiles. She offers gluten-free and vegan options too. —Out November 9

A New Take on Cake: 175 Beautiful, Doable Cake Mix Recipes for Bundts, Layers, Slabs, Loaves, Cookies, and More

$24.00, Amazon

Sheet Cake: Easy One-Pan Recipes for Every Day & Every Occasion by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Abigail Johnson Dodge has written over a dozen cookbooks designed to make cooking easier, and in Sheet Cake she tackles simple cake baking. Johnson gets creative with the humble sheet cake: stacking it, rolling it, or presenting it in classic form with next-level flavors like Salty Pretzel Caramel Cake and Gingerbread with Cranberry Cream Cheese Frosting. —Out now

Sheet Cake: Easy One-Pan Recipes for Every Day and Every Occasion

$23.00, Amazon

Bread baking and sourdough

10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life by Vanessa Kimbell

In her latest book, Kimbell (who has authored several books on sourdough already) busts the myth that naturally fermented dough has to be time consuming and complicated. She presents a bread method that includes only 10 minutes of hands-on work, so readers can make sourdough a part of their everyday lives, no intimidation or laborious folding required. —Out September 21

10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life

$23.00, Amazon

Sourdough Baking with Kids by Natalya Syanova

Natalya Syanova shows that sourdough baking can be a kid-friendly project. With a variety of recipes for different types of loaves, as well as creative ways to use the sourdough discard, Syanova explains the science of baking through fun facts and lessons that parents and children will find educational and entertaining. —Out November 23

Sourdough Baking with Kids: The Science Behind Baking Bread Loaves with Your Entire Family

$25.00, Amazon

The Sweet Side of Sourdough: 60 Irresistible Recipes for Pastries, Buns, Cakes, Cookies and More by Caroline Schiff

Sourdough isn’t reserved for savory baking. In this book, pastry chef Caroline Schiff of Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner shows you how to build a starter—and then how to use it in cakes, sweet breads, biscuits, tarts, and more dessert recipes. —Out November 23

The Sweet Side of Sourdough: 50 Irresistible Recipes for Pastries, Buns, Cakes, Cookies and More

$22.00, Amazon

Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day by Mark Bittman and Kerri Conan

New York Times best-selling author Mark Bittman and coauthor Kerri Conan explore just how easy breadmaking can be. Starting with a basic, no-knead dough, Bittman Bread then gives you recipes for soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, sandwich loaves, and baguettes—all made in the simplest way possible. You’ll also find tips on timing your bread so that you can fit baking it into even the busiest of weeks. —Out November 9

Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day

$35.00, Amazon

Bread Book: Ideas and Innovations from the Future of Grain, Flour, and Fermentation by Chad Robertson and Jennifer Latham

If you bake sourdough, there’s a significant chance that the first recipe you ever tried came from Chad Robertson and his bakery, Tartine. Now, in a new book dedicated to the subject, Robertson, along with Tartine’s director of bread, Jennifer Latham, explores what’s next in the world of naturally fermented bread, including alternative grains, gluten-free breads, and more. —Out December 7

Bread Book: Ideas and Innovations from the Future of Grain, Flour, and Fermentation

$36.00, Amazon

Upper Crust: Homemade Bread the French Way by Marie-Laure Fréchet

If there was one word to describe Fréchet’s guide to making bread at home, it would be thorough. The book spans over 440 pages, and the recipe section doesn’t even start until page 200. Fréchet provides descriptions of various grains and flours, details how to choose the right water, provides lessons on fermentation, and gives tips for kneading, proofing, scoring, shaping, cutting, serving, and storing. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals—and beyond—of mastering homemade bread. —Out November 23

Upper Crust: Homemade Bread the French Way

$40.00, Amazon

Cookie lovers

Cookies: The New Classics by Jesse Szewczyk

Here’s a set of cookie recipes for people who think they’ve tried them all. Jesse Szewczyk puts a twist on tried-and-true favorites, with recipes like Everything Bagel Biscotti and Red Wine Brownie Cookies. Recipes are broken down into eight categories, depending on the primary flavor profile: chocolaty, boozy, fruity, nutty, tart, spiced, smoky, and savory. —Out October 26

Cookies: The New Classics

$28.00, Amazon

The Cookie Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Baking legend Rose Levy Beranbaum has given us celebrated single-subject deep dives on cakes, pies, and breads. Her newest entry in the Bible series focuses on cookies. This compendium features over 400 pages of her signature detailed, easy-to-follow directions; headnotes brimming with anecdotes; tips and tricks for better cookie baking; and recipe variations that allow bakers to customize their creations. —Out November 16

The Cookie Bible

$30.00, Amazon

The Essential Cookie Companion by King Arthur Baking Company

King Arthur Baking Company’s The Essential Cookie Companion includes over 500 pages of detailed recipes, troubleshooting, and instructions for how to bake delicious cookies. You’ll find graham crackers, biscotti, and, of course, the classic chocolate chip (in a few forms), but also much more—this book includes over 400 cookie recipes. We’ve got our eye on the peanut butter-stuffed Magic in the Middles. —Out October 5

The King Arthur Baking Company Essential Cookie Companion

$35.00, Amazon

Celebratory baking

Celebrate with Kim-Joy: Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful by Kim-Joy

Kim-Joy’s eccentric style took her all the way to the finale of the Great British Bake Off; now, it’s front and center once again in her latest cookbook. This festive book features 60 recipes for all occasions, including birthdays, Valentine’s Day, New Year’s, new baby, and Pride Month. Kim-Joy breaks each complex bake down into achievable steps, with clear, concise instructions and process photos that will allow you to capture the whimsy you fell in love with on TV at home. —Out September 28

Celebrate with Kim-Joy: Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful

$27.00, Amazon

Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season by Sarah Kieffer

Sarah Kieffer’s newest cookbook will ensure that nobody shows up to holiday parties or family dinners empty-handed. This book covers all of your holiday bases: cookies for your swaps and your holiday snacking needs, stellar desserts that will impress on an already-elaborate holiday table, and treats to wrap as gifts. —Out September 7

Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season

$21.00, Amazon

Advent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas by Anja Dunk

This book captures the festivity of Advent with over 100 sweet and savory German recipes. Classics like Lebkuchen, rum balls, and Stollen stuffed with marzipan are accented with author Anja Dunk’s own linocut illustrations, making this a gorgeous gift in addition to a source for holiday recipes to turn to year after year. —Out October 12

Advent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas

$35.00, Amazon

Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Art Book: Step-by-Step Designs for Every Occasion by Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin

Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin isn’t just a baker—she’s a pie artist. This book will teach you to be one too. Step-by-step photos and clear and concise instructions mean even novice bakers can present an intricately latticed, elaborately decorated Thanksgiving Day pie, Valentine’s Day pie, or even a Bastille Day pie. —Out October 26

Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Art Book: Step-by-Step Designs for Every Occasions

$28.00, Amazon

Dessert-focused

Sugar, I Love You by Ravneet Gill

Ravneet Gill’s second book sings the praises of sugar in its many forms. It’s a fun, whimsical personal tribute to dessert, with recipes for cheesecakes from a variety of cultures, along with soufflés and cakes—all of which are colorful, creamy, and easy to achieve. —Out October 12

Sugar, I Love You

$30.00, Amazon

Middle Eastern Sweets: Desserts, Pastries, Creams & Treats by Salma Hage

James Beard Award–winning author Salma Hage’s latest book is all about sweet treats from the Middle East. Master the classics like Barazek, Pistachio and Apricot Baklava, and Cherry Pancakes with Almond Butter and Cherry Jam. —Out August 18

Middle Eastern Sweets

$34.00, Amazon

Martha Stewart’s Fruit Desserts: 100+ Delicious Ways to Savor the Best of Every Season by the Editors of Martha Stewart Living

The apples of autumn, winter citrus, spring strawberries, and the stone fruit of summer—Martha Stewart’s Fruit Desserts helps readers bake with the best of what’s in season. Beautiful photography and a robust instructional “Basics” section in the back enhance this fruit-forward baking book. —Out September 28

Martha Stewart’s Fruit Desserts: 100+ Delicious Ways to Savor the Best of Every Season

$25.00, Amazon

The Cake Book: Beautiful Sweet Treats for Every Craving by Rebecca Firth

Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake? —Out October 19

New books from old favorite bakers

Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

Cheryl Day, proprietor of the lauded Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and descendent of a storied Southern baking lineage, offers a tome (there’s really no other word for it) on Southern baked goods. Using the traditional methods that Southern mothers, grandmothers, and aunts perfected over generations, Day shares recipes for biscuits, fritters, pot pies, cakes, pies...the list goes on. Many of the recipes lean on traditional Southern ingredients, including cornmeal, pecans, sorghum, and cane syrup. Learn to be a better baker in general—and gain access to a host of Southern recipes, techniques, and stories—from one of the South’s best bakers. —Out October 26

Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking

$34.00, Amazon

Life is What You Bake It: Recipes, Stories, and Inspiration to Bake Your Way to the Top by Vallery Lomas

Life is What You Bake It begins with Vallery Lomas’s story—and there’s a lot to cover. She’s a lawyer turned baker turned reality television show winner. But when she found out that her season of The Great American Baking Show wouldn’t be televised, Vallery didn’t let that lost opportunity stop her. This book is about perseverance, and Lomas uses her passion for food, recollections of delicious memories, and touching anecdotes to help home cooks become better bakers. You’ll want to whip up the Apple Cider Fritters as soon as the book arrives. —Out September 7

Life is What You Bake It: Recipes, Stories, and Inspiration to Bake Your Way to the Top

$30.00, Amazon

Baking with Dorie: Sweet, Salty & Simple by Dorie Greenspan

Dorie Greenspan’s 14th (!) book focuses on the basics—simple recipes built on a foundation of classic technique. Take the Everything Cake recipe: It can be mixed by hand in a single bowl, and it can be used as a canvas for any mix-in, including fruit, nuts, jams, frostings, and fillings. But don’t be fooled into thinking these bakes are simple in flavor: You’ll find elegant cream puffs with crackly exteriors, luscious meringues, and a savory quick bread with black pepper and goat cheese that you’ll want to enjoy with a glass of wine. —Out October 19

Baking with Dorie: Sweet, Salty & Simple

$30.00, Amazon

Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries by Kristina Cho

In Mooncakes and Milk Bread, food blogger Kristina Cho re-creates the staples of Chinese bakeries and cafés. With detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, Cho shows us how to make luscious pineapple buns, crisp almond cookies, steam pork buns, milk tea, and more. —Out October 12

Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries

$30.00, Amazon

Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple: A New Way to Bake Gluten-Free by Aran Goyoaga

In this follow-up to her first cookbook, Cannelle et Vanille, Aran Goyoaga proves yet again that gluten-free baking doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor. Find recipes for Lemon Curd and Honey Celebration Cake, Crispy Potato, Leek, and Kale Focaccia Pie, and Chocolate Tahini Buckwheat Marble Cake. Goyoaga provides dairy-free substitutions, so each recipe can also be made vegan. —Out October 5

Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple: A New Way to Bake Gluten-Free

$35.00, Amazon

Originally Appeared on Epicurious