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Cordon Bleu Baking, Bread and Cakes
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Sphere Books Limited, London, 1973
ISBN 10: 0722125178
ISBN 13: 9780722125175
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Trade Paperback
Seller: The Red Onion Bookshoppe, Hanover, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. book has been lightly worn, rubbed, and soiled. Seller Inventory # 011174
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Baking, bread and cakes: Breads, cakes and biscuits
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Has some wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! Seller Inventory # X0722125178X2
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Baking, bread and cakes: Breads, cakes and biscuits
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0722125178I5N00
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Baking Bread and Cakes
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Ah, "Baking Bread and Cakes," published in the ever-so-glamorous year of 1973 by Sphere Books, is your ticket to a world of flour-dusted counters, sugar-laden air, and the occasional kitchen disaster. It is said that the Cordon Bleu school of culinary arts has mastered the fine art of cooking, but one must wonder if their expertise extends to navigating the uncharted territories of the average home kitchen?complete with its peculiar smells and a dog that seems to have a sixth sense about when cakes are about to collapse. In this delightful tome, you?ll find recipes that could very well be relics of the past, peppered with the charm of a bygone era. Imagine a time when women wore aprons and pearls while they baked, and men wore hats?hats!?to the supermarket. Each page is a meticulously crafted guide that promises to elevate your baking prowess, should you manage to avoid the Great Flour Explosion of ?73, which surely remains a cautionary tale in many households. Or perhaps that?s just an urban legend?who?s to say? With a title so straightforward, you might be led to believe that this book will reveal the closely guarded secrets of baking. But be wary, dear reader! This is not merely a practical guide; it?s an odyssey of epic proportions through the labyrinthine world of dough. The authors, with their stern yet vague instructions, beckon you to embrace the chaos of spontaneous bread combustion. Do you have a penchant for living on the edge? You may want to leave the yeast unattended for a bit?just to see what happens. Each chapter invites you to explore various bread types and cake styles, from rustic loaves that could double as doorstops to delicately frosted cakes that might cause existential crises if you don?t have the right sprinkles. The illustrations, a fine blend of 1970s aesthetic and questionable culinary choices, evoke nostalgia while simultaneously inspiring dread. Will those pastel colours haunt your dreams? Only time will tell. As you leaf through the pages?presumably while flour coats your hands and your dog looks on with wide, innocent eyes?you?ll be greeted by such enlightening topics as: The art of kneading without an actual kitchen assistant The philosophical implications of overbaking How to gracefully accept guests? pity when your soufflé falls The inevitable comparison of your baking to that of your mother-in-law?s A mysterious section that discusses the merits of baking with three-day-old eggs But let?s not be too harsh on the authors; after all, they hail from the prestigious Cordon Bleu. One might say they wrote this book with a flourish, whether that flourish was intended for the batter or the readers is up for debate. You could easily find yourself lost in a world of ambiguous measurements and vague descriptions, all while trying to decipher the difference between ?soft peak? and ?stiff peak??it?s like a cryptic crossword puzzle for the culinary inclined. Condition: Used, but fear not! This book has survived the trials of time, much like that one loaf of bread you forgot in the back of the pantry. There are signs of wear, perhaps a smudge of batter on the cover, which only serves to enhance its character. It bears the scars of someone who dared to attempt the infamous ?French Baguette of Regret??a true badge of honour. So whether you are a seasoned baker or someone simply looking to make your kitchen resemble a set from a cooking show, "Baking Bread and Cakes" is an experience waiting to happen. Just remember: the cake may not rise, but your spirits will, as you ponder the mystery of what went wrong, all under the watchful eyes of the Cordon Bleu legacy. Grab your copy today from Crappy Old Books and embark on a baking journey that promises to be as unpredictable as it is deliciously nostalgic. Seller Inventory # 2713
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