LAMBETH METHOD of CAKE DECORATION & PRACTICAL PASTRIES, 1950, HB, 360 Pages

Hardcover book in good, clean condition. Embossed cover. No dust jacket. Very clean text. Many photos, some are full page in color. 360 pages. 12x9x1 inches.  Please see photos for the Table of Contents.

Text all unmarked and clean. A masterful expression of detailed technique covering many branches of cake decoration and practical pastries. 

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Aspiring bakers are instructed in the fine art of expert cake decorating and pastry making in this illustrated reference by a professional master. Detailed techniques for the baking of party and special occasion cakes, confections, and all types of fancy pastries are given. Ideas for new and attractive designs, suggestions on decorative styles, and recommendations to improve the quality and appearance of all baked goods are presented. Specific items include French pastries, petits fours, mints, buttercream cakes, dessert macaroons, tea breads, novelty and chocolate items, Danish pastries, seasonal, wedding and specialty cakes, and icings. Instructions for making flowers, decorated borders, cake tops, gum paste decoration, and figure and relief piping are described. A chapter on exhibition and display is also included.