The Best of Mrs Beeton's Cakes and Baking

Over 200 time-honoured recipies

From simple and economical recipes such as gingerbread, banana cake and breads for everyday filling-up to extravagant gateaux oozing with fruit and cream, from basic breads to muffins and crumpets, this selection of international classics provides the modern cook with everything he or she needs to provide delicious freshly-baked goods for all occasions. With helpful tips, serving ideas and the basic recipes you need to allow your own culinary creativity to take flight, this bakery bible deserves a place in every kitchen.

Acknowledgements
Foreword
Useful Weights and Measures
Flavourings, Herbs and Spices
Cookery Terms and Techniques
Cake-Making Methods and Techniques
Large Plain Cakes and Fruit Cakes
Special Cakes
Traditional British Cakes
Small Cakes
Fillings and Toppings for Cakes