British Baking

[Minxminnie]

I have been following the Great British Bake-Off, and I treated myself the other day to a copy of Peyton & Byrne's British Baking.

If anyone knows this bakery, you will know how scrummy their cakes are. I only know the branch in St Pancras station, which I often visit when I'm getting a train from Kings' Cross.
Their book is lovely. I first saw it on display beside one of its cakes in a cafe, and I was won over as the cake was gorgeous. It has a lot of staples - things like caramel shortcake and lemon meringue pie. From that point of view, it's a great book to have on your shelf. And the recipes are pretty easy to follow - and delicious. I made the banana nut bread the day I got it, and it was yummy.

Oh, and it's a lovely looking book - a lilac hardback with nice matt paper. I got it half price on Amazon - via the BGO link, of course. (Given my Amazon spending lately, BGO should be in profit soon!)

[Grammath]

Next time you're down in the Big Smoke, MM, venture into the British Library or the Wellcome Collection, further along Euston Road from King's Cross St. Pancras. Not only do both put on some fascinating exhibits but Peyton & Byrne run their cafes too.

[Minxminnie]

Peyton & Byrne run their cafes too.

:love: :love:

[chuntzy]

Waiting for this book to be delivered: looks like a good recco to me, minxminnie.

[Minxminnie]

Excellent, chuntzy - let me know what you think!
I should say - both my sister and I found that their timings were a bit under.