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A hardback cream and blue book stood upright on a plain red background. The book is titled ' The English Heritage Baking Book and features a colourful illustration of a victoria sponge cake.

The English Heritage Baking Book

The ultimate guide to classic British bakes, The English Heritage Baking Book not only contains recipes for all the nation’s favourite puddings, but also many of the forgotten ones, such as soul cakes and cabinet pudding, accompanied by notes on their history.

Published by Orion Publishing Co, it brings together a delicious collection of historic bakes for every baker.

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CLASSIC BAKES

From the medieval (and meaty) roots of the mince pie to the late 18th century ritual of afternoon tea, the book examines the origins of Britain’s sweet treats and gives easy instructions on how to make them.

Featuring over 50 sumptuous bakes including classics like Victoria Sponge, Gingerbread, and Chelsea Buns and historical bakes including Queen's Biscuits, Twelfth Night Cake and Cabinet Pudding, there's something for every budding baker to enjoy here.

Alongside delicious recipes, delve into our archive and explore the history of some of your favourite classic bakes and discover some new ones lost to history.

It's a perfect as a gift for history lovers and baking enthusiasts alike.