02204cam a22003253u 4500 6677 UtSlPG 20260610133156.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TX Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858 Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-01 Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries "Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats" by Miss Leslie is a collection of baking recipes written in the early 19th century. This practical guide focuses on American-style pastries, cakes, and confections, aiming to simplify the cooking process for readers with varying levels of experience, from professional cooks to beginners. The opening of the book features a preface that sets the tone for the reader, explaining the intent behind the compilation of the receipts. Miss Leslie emphasizes the importance of straightforward instructions that can be easily understood, contrasting them with the complexities found in contemporary European cookbooks. The section also introduces readers to the structure of the book, which is divided into three parts: recipes for pastries and sweets, cakes, and miscellaneous receipts. Each recipe is carefully detailed, beginning with clear ingredient lists and thorough preparation instructions, catering to aspiring bakers looking to create delicious treats with ease. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pastry Confectionery Cooking, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6677 48673 48673