num_pages: 224
description: The British have been baking for centuries. Here for the first time is a comprehensive account of how our relationship with this much-loved art has changed evolved and progressed over time.Renowned food historian and author Emma Kay skillfully combines the related histories of Britain's economy innovation technology health cultural and social trends with the personal stories of many of the individuals involved with the whole process: the early pioneers the recipe writers the cooks the entrepreneurs. The result is a deliciously fascinating read one that will prove to be juicer than the juiciest of juicy baked goods.
language: English
title: A History of British Baking: From Blood Bread to Bake-Off
publisher: Pen and Sword History