Winner of the Best Pastry and Desserts Cookbook at the Gourmand
International Cookbook Awards 2020! Imagine a table laden with homemade
scones and muffins, freshly made sandwiches and savouries, biscuits and
cookies, cakes and pastries of all varieties, and seasonal fruit jams.
Afternoon tea is a perfect treat, to be enjoyed by everyone whenever you
can, not just a ritual for high days and holidays. This delightful
recipe book presents 200 delicious dishes to serve for afternoon tea. It
opens with a brief history of afternoon tea traditions and etiquette. A
guide to specialty teas of the world follows, and of course information
on how to choose, blend and make the perfect cup of tea. There are
recipes suitable for traditional high tea, family afternoon tea, teatime
celebrations or an indulgent get-together - and recipes to suit the
different seasons, as well as to suit different appetites. All the
well-known classics such as Victoria Sponge, Bakewell tart, chocolate
cake and malt loaf are included, and of course savouries such as sausage
rolls, mini quiches, cheese straws and more. Learn how to make your own
crumpets, English muffins, teacakes and preserves. Enjoy classic
cucumber sandwiches, mouthwatering chocolate eclairs, and fruit
teabreads. Whether you are planning an alfresco tea in the sun or tucked
up by the fire after a winter walk, this collection of delights - in a
beautiful brand-new edition with gorgeous photographs throughout - is a
must for all teatime lovers.
