Book Description

An excellent copy of the scarce First Edition of what was for many years considered as The Bible of the Bread-making World in both Britain & America bridging the gap between the science & art of baking and providing a foundational understanding of the processes behind commercial bread production ie. Chemical Foundations: Exploreing the chemical elements, organic compounds, and the role of mineral and fatty substances in dough. Biological Processes Offering detailed insights into fermentation & the biology of micro- organisms, and the physiology of the wheat grain.Practical Testing: Includes methods for the analytical and testing of wheat flour, yeast, and other ingredients to ensure quality control. Bakery Engineering: Discusses bakehouse design, machinery, the adaptation of equipment for large-scale manufacture. A huge tome L 8vo.[10"X7"] viii.908pps.+xxiv.pps of advertisements Re-cased and emphatically NOT ex-library.
Author William C. Jago.
Date 1911
Publisher London Simpkin Marshall,Hamilton,Kent & Co Ltd. 1911
Condition Very Good

Price: £75.00

Offered by John L Capes

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