Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie

Name: Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie
Author: Eliza Leslie

By Eliza Leslie

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This collection offers seventy-five practical recipes for pastry, cakes, and sweetmeats, organized into sections on pastry, cakes and confections, and preserves, with an appendix of weights and measures. Each receipt lists ingredients and precise quantities and gives plain, step-by-step instructions, tips on baking, stovetop and oven adjustments, and suggestions for economy. Recipes include puddings, custards, cakes, biscuits, jellies, and preserved fruits, plus general directions for preparing sugar and working with eggs, butter, and pastry. The tone is domestic and instructional, aimed at producing reliable results with common household equipment.

About the Author

Eliza Leslie

Eliza Leslie was an influential American author and cookbook writer in the 19th century, known for her contributions to domestic literature and culinary arts. She published numerous cookbooks, including the widely recognized "Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches," which provided practical guidance for home cooks. Leslie's works often emphasized the importance of etiquette and manners, as seen in her book "The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners." In addition to her cookbooks, she wrote essays and sketches that reflected her keen observations of society and character. Her writings remain a valuable resource for understanding the culinary and social customs of her time.