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Family Receipt Book (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

W. C. Hamilton

 
9781330465721: Family Receipt Book (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Delight in time-tested cakes, custards, breads, and kitchen remedies from a 19th‑century cookbook

This book collects practical recipes and notes on baking, desserts, and everyday cooking, offering a window into historic home kitchens.

This edition presents a broad range of cake formulas, from sponge and jelly cakes to pound and marble varieties, plus dairy-based creams, custards, and sauces. It also includes instructions for breads, biscuits, and other breads, as well as household tips and recommended brands of baking powder. The material reads like a hands‑on guide for homemakers and cooks seeking reliable, step‑by‑step methods from the era.
  • Concrete cake and dessert recipes with measurements and methods you can try at home
  • Suggestions for baking powders, custards, and cream sauces that were popular at the time
  • Practical notes on breads, biscuits, and breakfast cakes, plus simple kitchen remedies
  • Historical context and everyday cooking tasks that reflect 19th‑century home life
Ideal for readers of period cookbooks, culinary historians, and anyone curious about how families cooked and baked in the past.

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