Little Book of Scottish Baking, A (Hardcover)

~ Marion Maxwell (Author) "No more than a mouthful each, these light and flaky yeast rolls are a breakfast speciality from Aberdeen..." (more)
Key Phrases: caster sugar, gas mark, plain flour (more...)

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The common Yankee cruller can trace its roots to the Scottish Aberdeen Crulla, the recipe for which is included in this book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 60 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (July 31, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565542908
• ISBN-13: 978-1565542907
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun little cook book!, January 27, 2009

By	Michael Brewer "Time-Lord" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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"A Little Book of Scottish Baking" has some fun recipes that I really look forward to trying. It's size is also handy to take with me for when I'm giving cooking lessons to friends, unlike some of much larger "tomes" I have at home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bannock, Short Bread, Oatcakes and Tattie Scones, March 16, 2010

By	Zack Davisson "japanreviewed.com" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (VINE VOICE)    (2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)

I lived in Glasgow, Scotland for awhile and I fell in love with Scottish baking. The smells and flavors are totally unique, with hearty ingredients that fill the belly and warm the soul. Don't expect anything light and fluffy with Scottish cooking!

I got this "Little Book of Scottish Baking" in the hopes of re-creating some of my favorites now that I was back in the States. I love cooking, but baking has always been a weakness of mine. Still, I figured I would give it a shot.

This truly is a "little book" of Scottish baking, being only fifty-nine pages in length. There are twenty-eight recipes in total, with each recipe taking up one page and the other page having an illustration of the finished item. The book itself is also very small, being about 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide.

Most of the ingredients are "on hand" items like butter, oats and whole wheat flour. Many of the recipes do call for caster sugar, barley meal and buttermilk, which are not items I normally keep in my pantry. Buttermilk can easily be substituted by adding a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon to a cup (minus one tablespoon) of milk, but for some others you will probably need to do some shopping.

The recipes give both Gas Mark, Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures which is always nice. Because there is so little space available, the recipes aren't really step-by-step and some baking experience would be helpful.

Several of the recipes, like Buttery Rowies, Oatcakes, Wheaton Bannock, Baps, Tattie Scones and Broonier were all familiar, but some, like the Whisky Tea Brack, Scottish Snowballs, Chocolate Whisky Cake and Parlies were new to me. Of course, anything with "whisky" it the title is going to get made!

5.0 out of 5 stars Haggis! It's what's fer dinner! Great little cookbook, February 20, 2001

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)    (VINE VOICE)

"Oh Aye, I et a bap! The other OTHER white bread It's hwats fer dinner! Get in mah belly! Ahm higher on the food chain than you!"

Even if you aren't Fat B***std from Austin Powers sequel film, you'll appreciate good Scottish baking. And unlike Fat B***std, this book does not weigh a metric ton or have unusual eating habits (like Haggis.) It's TINY! But it has everything you need to make the most popular Scottish treats. These little cookbooks are amazing in how they pack in the most essential recipes from around the world, yet fit nicely in an overhead shelf in the smallest galley kitchen. I especially like the Oatcakes, which are easy to make and taste marvelous with butter and honey. (Heather honey if you can get it.) But be careful, if you overindulge in these recipes, and boy can the Scots bake or what, you may end up looking like a certain villain from a Mike Meyers film.