A Little Book of Scottish Baking

Traditional Wheaten Bannocks and unusual SairHeidies both can be found in A Little Book of Scottish Baking .For those unfamiliar with the rich baking traditions of Scotland, WheatenBannocks were once a daily staple of the national diet before white flourbecame widely available. Sair Heidies, or "Sore Heads," reflect theScottish sense of humor. The straight-sided cakes are wrapped in paper"bandages" and have domed, crusted heads with lump sugar on top, representing "aspirin."Recipes for a wide variety of baked treats are included, ranging from thesimple, nourishing scones and oatcakes once baked in farmhouses to thesophisticated confections turned out by the ancient Incorporation of Baxters inEdinburgh.Author Marion Maxwell presents the finest collection of recipes for bakedgoods that would fit into this little book, which is colorfully illustrated byCatherine McWilliams.Whatever your cup of tea, A Little Book of Scottish Baking issure to offer the perfect complement to your beverage of choice.