Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #94107 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-08
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Synopsis
Delia's seventh book in this enormously popular collection brings us tantalising baking recipes. From cakes and muffins to breads and biscuits, Delia has chosen over 50 of her most popular recipes - updating old favourites and adding some that are completely new. This collection is aimed at both experienced cooks and newcomers who can be sure that with Delia's approachable style, they will be guided by a trusted hand through her fail-safe recipes. Including tips and ideas to help cooks of every ability, the reader is guaranteed delicious and rewarding results every time. Delia is a publishing phenomenon with sales of more than 18 million cookery books. This series is the first time her recipes have been arranged by subject.

Customer Reviews

More Delia finger-wagging lecturing
Pseudo-scientific pronouncements (sift the flour from on high to get more air into it) from the finger-wagging, proscriptive schoolmarm who thinks that you should follow her instructions slavishly or risk total disaster.

A beautiful and useful book
I have most of Delia's book but this is the first book from "the Delia Collection" that I have read and used.

Firstly it is a beautiful book to look at. The cover, photography and very easy to follow recipes.

Secondly the recipes are stunning. Some of them I have baked before from her other books but just using this book is a pleasure so I use it for even familiar recipes. All of them have been well received.

Thirdly, even though the majority of the recipes are in previous books, it is a very handy to have the best of her baking recipes in one volume.

Great results and easy to follow
When I bought this book a few months ago I was a total novice cake chef; using Delia's fool proof recipes I have learnt how to make a variety of cakes and tray bakes. The recipes are laid out in a completely consistent fashion so you always know what temperature to preheat the oven to and what size tin you need to prepare at a quick glance; and Delia is very good at giving excellent hints and tips on the way through - how to measure out treacle without needing a full body wash for instance! There is at least one picture of every cake, so you know what you're aiming for; I've cooked most of them and have yet to find a single recipe in this book which isn't well received. Whether you're a beginner looking for guidance or a seasoned pro looking for some exciting ideas to broaden your repertoire, I would recommend this beautiful bargain book to you!