Leiths Baking Bible [Hardcover]

'The best friend you can have in the kitchen' Nigel Slater

The best friend you can have in the kitchen Nigel Slater Big on information this is an excellent reference book for all bakers. It provides useful explanation on tools and methods, and will allow both well-seasoned pastry chefs and occasional muffin-makers to hone their skills Waitrose Food Illustrated A trusty guide to keep on hand for all baking conundrums Image --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

The Leiths cookery series are the most useful books to have in your kitchen. Produced by the acclaimed Leiths School of Food and Wine, they are the most authoritative, thorough and comprehensive cookbooks you can have. Leiths Baking Bible covers every aspect of baking from bread, patisserie and pastry to cakes, scones, buns, and biscuits. You will find all the classic recipes here - Profiteroles, Quiche Lorraine, Swiss Roll, Brioche- and innumerable tempting alternatives - Artichoke and Green Olive Tart, Walnut Bread, Almond Shortbread . As with all the cookbooks in the Leiths series, there will be an emphasis on technique, especially invaluable for a book on this subject. Useful, inspiring and utterly reliable, the Leiths Baking Bible will be the only book you'll need for home baking.

Leiths School of Food and Wine was established in 1975 to provide professional training for career cooks and short courses for amateurs. The school provides comprehensive theoretical and practical teaching, qualifying students to enter the highly competitive food and wine business and begin a rewarding career. There is a commitment to classical techniques and methods but with a fresh and modern approach. The guiding principle of the teaching at Leiths School is to impart enthusiasm for the trade and instil a lasting love of good food and wine in students.