English Bread and Yeast Cookery

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Summary: Informative and engaging
Review: Not just a cookbook, though there are plenty of recipes. Not merely a history, though abounding in historical sources and anecdotes. Not a textbook, but with enough theory for just about anyone. Not literature proper, but Ms. David's prose flows beautifully. The book is simultaneously informative, thoughtful, engaging, useful and most of all a pleasure to read. The book is equally at home in the kitchen as the living room. Simply a wonderful book.

Rating:
Summary: Informative and engaging
Review: Not just a cookbook, though there are plenty of recipes. Not merely a history, though abounding in historical sources and anecdotes. Not a textbook, but with enough theory for just about anyone. Not literature proper, but Ms. David's prose flows beautifully. The book is simultaneously informative, thoughtful, engaging, useful and most of all a pleasure to read. The book is equally at home in the kitchen as the living room. Simply a wonderful book.

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Summary: A medley of culinary delights:
Review: The sensuous aroma of baking bread filled my mind as I read the exquisite prose of Elizabeth David. Perfect for those who have the original old English oven and owning your own flour mill will increase the enjoyment of making these rare breads. As I devoured my domestically produced delights, an almost orgasmic pleasure assaulted my sensory organs. There are no greater pleasures in the world than these.

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Summary: Informative and most interesting reading about breads.
Review: This is the first book I've read by Elizabeth David. Her writing is clear and fun to read. The information contained in the book is detailed, the historical documents impressive. Though the book is not recommended for those looking for immediately usable recipes, I would recommend it to anyone interested in baking and learning more about it.

Rating:
Summary: Informative and most interesting reading about breads.
Review: This is the first book I've read by Elizabeth David. Her writing is clear and fun to read. The information contained in the book is detailed, the historical documents impressive. Though the book is not recommended for those looking for immediately usable recipes, I would recommend it to anyone interested in baking and learning more about it.