£28.00
Title: English Bread and Yeast by
Author: Elizabeth David
Publisher: Allen Lane-Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date: c1977 First Edition
Format: Hardback
Condition: Covers are good with small mark to rear. Dust jacket is good with some light water stain which hasn’t effected the pages. Pages are clean and mark free with illustrations throughout. Picture endpaper drawings taken from Lady Llanover’s Good Cookery 1867
Book measures: 22cm x 15cm with 591 pages
1 in stock
Elizabeth David’s 1977 masterpiece provides an exhaustive historical and practical record of baking in Britain. The text meticulously details the evolution of milling processes, the chemistry of various yeasts, and the traditional equipment used in farmhouse kitchens. Part scholarly history and part instructional guide, it features traditional recipes for buns, festive loaves, and regional specialties. David’s rigorous research transformed the domestic understanding of flour and water, reviving interest in artisanal methods across the country.
| Weight | 1.250 kg |
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