The Practical Encyclopedia of Baking Breads Muffins Cakes Pies Tarts Cookies Bars Over 400 Step-by-Step Recipes with Over 1,500 Photographs

Published by Hermes House, 2001, hardcover, illustrated, index, 512 pages, 24 cms x 30.5 cms x 4.4 cms, condition; as new.

This compendium of bread and home baking offers an irresistible spread of delicious recipes for all kinds of baked goods. The breads section is a fascinating, detailed look at the world's most universal and staple food, while the baking section includes everything from rustic cookies and traditional pies to sumptuous cakes and tortes. 

- Over 400 recipes featuring breads, cakes, pies, cookies and tortes
- A comprehensive look at breads from around the world, featuring a myriad of recipes from America, Europe, Asia and Africa
- Delicious recipes for cakes and family tea-time favorites will tempt you to revive the art of traditional home baking
- Wonderfully illustrated with over 1,500 commissioned color photographs