Norman calder biography

Great British Bake Off legend Storming Norman Calder has just published his very own two-layered biography – with buns.

The 67-year-old retired seaman from the Scottish Highlands became a firm favourite with viewers two years ago when he appeared on the hugely popular TV show mixing straight-talk with his sweets and soufflés.

Despite departing 2014’s The Great British Bake Off in round 5 his popularity hasn’t waned, with more than 12,000 followers on Twitter still awaiting his next recipe.

He continues to be in demand for charity chef and baking events.

This month the baker’s son from Portknockie self-published his story, A Taste of Norman’s Life, which perfectly mixes his early years and his time on the BBC1 show with recipes for some of his favourite dishes.

Rather than go round the doors of publishing houses looking for a deal, the former merchant seaman decided to go it alone by self-releasing his book on Kindle.

Norman said: “I always wanted to write down my