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Product DescriptionA comprehensive book about British baking by Dan Lepard, who has worked with master chefs such as Giorgio Locatelli of Locanda Locatelli and Fergus Henderson of St John's.This compendium of British baking gives renewed life to the important recipes of the last 200 years, and aims to produce results that work in the modern kitchen without bastardising the good intentions of old traditions.Containing over 150 recipes - ranging from the everyday loaf to Christmas puddings, apple pies, shortbreads, cakes and biscuits - this book digs out the best of British baking and brings it to a new audience, one that has become disillusioned with the cheapness and tastelessness of modern bread.Illustrated with photographs taken by Dan Lepard himself, 'British Baking' is an absolute kitchen essential.About the AuthorDan Lepard is a baker and photographer who has worked with the likes of Giorgio Locatelli and Fergus Henderson. He is the author of 'The Handmade Loaf'. Originally from Australia, he now lives in London.