Cakes, Bakes & Biscuits by National Trust

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again–I love the cookbooks from the National Trust! Once again, they’ve released a great cookbook! My third daughter absolutely LOVES baking, and I’m pretty sure this is going to become a favorite of hers as well.

The book is separated into categories:

  • Introduction
  • The Basics – classic, simple recipes such as sponge cake and buttercream frosting
  • Traditional Favourites – Victoria Sponge, Easy Fruitcake and more
  • Regional Cakes – Bath Buns, Welsh Cakes, Cherry Bakewell Tarts, etc.
  • Scones & Slices – Sweetmince Squares and Ginger & Treacle Scones to name a couple
  • Teabreads & Loaves – Herb Bread, Date & Walnut Loaf, Chelsea Buns, etc.
  • Bite-Size Treats – Macaroons, Eccles Cakes and so much more
  • Fun for Little Ones – Jam Doughnuts and Chocolate Chip Shorbread to name two
  • Savoury Treats and Breads – goodies such as Cheddar Rosemary Bread & Boxty
  • A Lighter Bite – Gooseberry Fool, Custard Creams, Maple Cloud Biscuits, etc.
  • Sweet Somethings – jams and preserves
  • Tips & Techniques

I found this book well put together, easy to cook from and the recipes utterly delightful. I’m sure we’ll be cooking out of it for years to come!

I received a copy of this book from IPG for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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