The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book: More than 160 classic recipes for sandwiches, - Hardcover

Antony Wild; Carol Pastor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754823490 ISBN 13: 9780754823490

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2015

Synopsis

SEE ISBN 9780754834519 FOR THE UPDATED NEW EDITION - WITH MANY NEW RECIPES. The ultimate tea-time recipe collection, with an introductory guide to preparing and serving the perfect afternoon tea, along with all the family favourites you'd expect to find Savoury classics include sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, cheese straws, brioche and muffins Features delectable recipes for tea breads, biscuits, bars, scones, muffins, cupcakes, layered cakes, teabreads, sumptuous gateaux and pastries Other treats include MillionaireÆs shortbread, lemon drizzle cake, Bakewell tart, blueberry muffins, and date and walnut cake Includes irresistible ideas to personalize a tea party for special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, ValentineÆs day, and christenings A techniques chapter shows the different methods of making cakes and the tricks of successful cake making, and presents fun and tasty frostings, fillings and decorative ideas More than 650 step-by-step photographs show every recipe stage by stage, to ensure success Nutritional breakdowns are provided throughout This delightful recipe book presents more than 160 delicious and appealing dishes to make for afternoon tea. It opens with a brief history of afternoon tea traditions and etiquette. A guide to classic and specialty teas of the world follows, as well as information on how to choose, blend and make a perfect pot of tea. Enjoy classics such as cucumber sandwiches with crusts removed, squidgy chocolate éclairs, and scones with jam and cream. There are also contemporary recipe suggestions such as shallot, thyme and garlic cheese muffins, moreish peanut butter teabread, and chunky chocolate and banana cakes. With more than 160 recipes illustrated with 650 step-by-step photographs, there is sure to be a recipe to suit every occasion for afternoon tea.

About this title

About the Author:

Antony Wild has a strong tea heritage. His great uncle founded the famous Betty's Cafe Tearooms in Yorkshire and he worked as buying director for its sister company, Taylor's of Harrogate. He has travelled to many tea-producing countries, and has written extensively on the subject. Carol Pastor is a writer, consultant and stylist. She develops and writes recipes for Whitworths sugar, Inspirations, Homes and Gardens, House and Garden, and Nouveau magazines. She is the author of Cupcakes (Lorenz Books), Simply Home Baking (New Holland), and Food Magic (Cassell).

About this edition

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0754823490
• ISBN 13: 9780754823490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256