First published in 1977, and winning its author the coveted Glenfiddich Writer of the Year Award, this universally acclaimed book is regarded by many as simply the best book ever written about the making of bread. It covers all aspects of flour-milling, yeast, bread ovens and the different types of bread and flour available. It contains an exhaustive collection of recipes, everything from plain brown wholemeal or saffron cake to drop scones and croissants; all described with her typical elegance and unrivalled knowledge. Even how to make your own yeast and keep it. But more than just a list of recipes, it is an insight into an interesting and informative home-baker. Enquire within on any point connected with baking and Miss David has the answer. Nor does it omit the history of bread making from the Exodus onwards, the iniquities of sliced bread and uncovers the dubious practices of some flour millers and bread manufacturers in the UK and elsewhere with amusing anecdotes and personal observations throughout. The writing style of this book has aged well and adds greatly to its charm. This is a book that should be included in every food lover's collection. Not just for those who love to cook but those who enjoy reading about food and its history, and of course it is an absolute must for keen bakers.
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'What David is really out to do is to explore the role of bread in English life over the past few centuries. Hence her recipe-section, too, proves to be a magnificent historical anthology filled with lore from every source imaginable - Robert May, Hannah Glasse, Eliza Acton, forgotten Women's Institute compilations, professional baking manuals, letters from readers...She goes as far afield as pizza, croissants, and a quiche involving Roquefort or other blue cheese. But her focus remains British breads, from Irish soda-bread (still called "a cake of bread" on its home turf) to crumpets...Generous quotations from memoirists, novelists, travelers, and knowledgeable acquaintances are interspersed among the old and modern recipes - without seeming in the least like window-dressing. ' --Kirkus Review
The best book ever written on the subject. --The Week
A delight to read ... a must for keen bakers and also those who enjoy reading about food and its history. Still regarded as the best book about baking bread ever written. --The Oxford Times
A delight to read ... a must for keen bakers and also those who enjoy reading about food and its history. --The Oxford Times
The best book ever written on the subject. --The Week
A delight to read ... a must for keen bakers and also those who enjoy reading about food and its history. Still regarded as the best book about baking bread ever written. --The Oxford Times
A delight to read ... a must for keen bakers and also those who enjoy reading about food and its history. --The Oxford Times
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By JonDxxx
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Very nicely produced reprint of this classic. A good read even if you never intend to bake bread but be prepared to be persuaded. Only complaint is that this edition doesn't include the originals photo plates although the text does refer to them.
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By P. E. Kadow
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A simply great read. It provides a tremendous authoritive account charting the history of flour milling from its earliest beginnings through to the present day. Definitely more than just a collection of recipes. Superbly written too, peppered with anecdotal detail.
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By M. Rance
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This is a great book to read just to get the history of bread making. The stories and recipes behind old techniques and reasons for baking certain types of bread provide a rich context for modern day bread-making. Making your own bread becomes that much more enjoyable. A lovely book.
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By Johanna
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My title says it all, really. A friend bought me a copy years and years ago which is now falling apart, though this was not a replacement, but as a gift for another bread-maker enthusiast. It's simply the best, up there with Eliza Acton, but with good tried and tested recipes.
By Selby
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Brilliant service .... brilliant book - glad I bought it, now I can really get baking and do something more exciting with yeast.
By david cox
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The bible of the baking world since the first edition in 1977. This is a replacement for mine which was disintegrating.
By R. F. Sked
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To understand how to cook really GOOD bread, this is the ONLY book to cover all aspects from seed to table
By Twinkletoes
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Another beauty from Elizabeth David. They are all so easy to read and gain knowledge from. Like a visit from a friend.
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This was for a friend who requested it as a gift . I know it was well received and has been used.
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well i brought this book and what a book it is, the knowledge and information in it is fantastic from how to use an old bread oven to other such delights,
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An encyclopaedia of bread
The title undersells this book, which covers far more than yeast cookery, in a wider field than just England. Read more
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