The Reason Why: Practical Answers to Every-day Bakehouse Questions

Published by The British Baker (Maclaren and Sons, Ltd), London, 1937

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A superior copy of this uncommon Q&A volume on baking. The second edition, revised.In the original green cloth binding.Offering a series of practical answers to various specific baking questions, such as "Why are copper bowls recommended in which to whisk egg whites?" and "Why do cakes sometimes sink in the middle?" among many others.Compiled by Albert R. Daniel, who also wrote 'Up to Date Confectionary'.With an advertisement for the "Master" Mixer facing the title page and two further pages of advertisements to the rear. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with only minor rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with scattered spots to the first and last few leaves. Bookplate of Martin and Pamela Finch to the front free endpaper. Near Fine.

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Title
The Reason Why: Practical Answers to Every-day Bakehouse Questions
Author
Albert R. Daniel
Publisher
The British Baker (Maclaren and Sons, Ltd), London
Publication year
1937
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
7.5" by 5"

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