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A delicious collection of great British puddings from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.The traditional pudding has always been an integral part of Britain's culinary heritage. This collection of established favourites and little-known but great recipes traces the history of the pudding from the earliest medieval jellies through the elaborate fruit pies of the Elizabethans, the elegant ice creams and custards of the Georgians, and the substantial puddings of the Victorians.All the best recipes that have stood the test of time are featued here, from Chocolate Puddle Pudding, Icky Sticky Toffee Sponge and Jam Roly Poly to Old English Trifle, Lemon Meringue Pie and Eton Mess. Bursting with delicious baked puddings, fools and syllabubs, ice creams,custards and trifles, pies and tarts and of course, steamed puddings that have been served over the centuries, this book will tempt anyone who enjoys a healthy dose of our great British puddings.
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Bursting with more than 200 delicious British pudding recipes, this book also contains fascinating historical backgrounds to key traditional desserts, in a new, full-color edition, fully redesigned and incorporating new photography throughout The great British pudding is alive and well and this book demonstrates exactly why. This collection of established favorites and little-known but great recipes traces the history of the pudding'from the earliest medieval spiced jellies through the elaborate pies of the Elizabethans and the elegant custards of the Georgians to the substantial puddings of the Victorians. All the best recipes that have stood the test of time are provided here with sumptuous photography. Indulge in Roly-Poly Pudding and Damson Cobbler or savor elegant and delicate Marbled Rose Cream and Blackcurrant and Mint Fool. Anyone who enjoys a healthy dose of great British puddings will find their ultimate comfort foods collected here. Includes a conversion chart.
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