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The National Trust Book of Scones: 50 Recipes
The National Trust Book of Scones brings together 50 scone recipes and stories about 50 National Trust places. It combines baking ideas with historical and curious details, so it suits readers who want more than a recipe collection.
At a glance
- Includes 50 scone recipes gathered from National Trust experts.
- Pairs the recipes with stories and details about 50 National Trust places.
- Recipe examples include Triple Chocolate, Apple & Cinnamon, and Cheese, Spring Onion and Bacon scones.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The mix of recipes and place histories gives the book an additional reading angle beyond baking.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as varied and easy to follow.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | National Trust Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 13 April 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.78 x 19.05 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1909881937 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1909881938 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes both 50 recipes and 50 National Trust places. The 128-page length provides useful context when deciding whether the amount of material suits your expectations.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Scone bakers looking for a range of sweet and savoury recipe ideas.
- Readers interested in National Trust places and historical curiosities.
- A gift for someone who enjoys baking books with additional reading material.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general baking book covering many types of bakes rather than a scone-focused collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the combination of scone recipes and interesting details about National Trust places, along with reports that the recipes are varied and easy to follow. That feedback may matter if you want both baking ideas and light reading, though it does not establish that every recipe will suit every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and its recipes as varied and easy to follow.
- Customers also mention it as a good gift.
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