Afternoon tea at home : deliciously indulgent recipes for sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes and other fancies

80 stunning recipes and inspiration for how to host and bake for the ultimate afternoon tea party with instruction from master patissier Will Torrent. Arranged by season, and with extra chapters on a Classic afternoon tea and a Showstopper afternoon tea, Will showcases his no-nonsense approach to the techniques involved in patisserie, baking, chocolate work, and serving savory dishes. Beautifully illustrated and an invaluable source of inspiration, there are also six guest recipes from top restaurants and hotels: The Ritz; The Dorchester; The Gramercy Tavern; The Berkeley; Harrods; and Raymond Blanc's Les Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Starting with a brief history of British afternoon tea, Will then offers up recipes for jelly, spreads, butters, and curds—everything you might need to serve alongside afternoon tea. Recipes include Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese sandwiches, Cherry & Almond Bakewell Tarts, and Fruited Scones; as well as more adventurous offerings of Prosecco, Lime & Mint Jello and Lemon & Lime Matcha Tea Friands. 80 Stunning Recipes And Inspiration For How To Host And Bake For The Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party With Instruction From Master Patissier Will Torrent. Arranged By Season, With Extra Chapters On A Classic Afternoon Tea As Well As A Showstopper Afternoon Tea, Will Showcases His No-nonsense Approach To The Key Techniques Involved In Patisserie, Baking, Chocolate Work, And Serving Savory Dishes In These Beautifully Illustrated Recipes. An Invaluable Source Of Inspiration, There Are Also Six Guest Recipes From Top Restaurants And Hotels, Including The Ritz, The Dorchester, The Gramercy Tavern, The Berkeley, Harrods, And Raymond Blanc's Les Manoir Aux Quat'saisons. Starting With A Brief History Of Afternoon Tea And How It Came To Be Such A British Institution, Will Then Offers Up Store Cupboard Recipes For Basic Jams, Spreads, Butters, And Curds–everything You Might Need To Serve Alongside A Carefully Planned Afternoon Tea. Recipes Include Classics Such As Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese Sandwiches, Cherry & Almond Bakewell Tarts, Vanilla Shortbread And Fruited Scones; As Well As More Adventurous Offerings Of Prosecco, Lime & Mint Jellies And Lemon & Lime Matcha Tea Friands. 80 stunning recipes and inspiration for how to host and bake for the ultimate afternoon tea party with instruction from master patissier Will Torrent. Arranged by season, and with extra chapters on a Classic afternoon tea and a Showstopper afternoon tea, Will showcases his no-nonsense approach to the techniques involved in patisserie, baking, chocolate work and serving savoury dishes. Beautifully illustrated and an invaluable source of inspiration, there are also six guest recipes from top restaurants and hotels: The Ritz; The Dorchester; The Gramercy Tavern; The Berkeley; Harrods and Raymond Blanc's Les Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Starting with a brief history of British afternoon tea, Will then offers up recipes for jams, spreads, butters and curds – everything you might need to serve with an afternoon tea. Recipes include Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese sandwiches, Cherry & Almond Bakewell Tarts and Fruited Scones; as well as more adventurous offerings of Prosecco, Lime & Mint Jellies and Lemon & Lime Matcha Tea Friands. From classic scones and sandwiches to verrines, cakes, tarts and other delicious treats, mastering the art of serving tea has never been more appealing. 80 stunning recipes and inspiration for how to host and bake for the ultimate afternoon tea party with instruction from master pâtissier Will Torrent. Deliciously indulgent recipes for sandwiches, savouries, scones, cakes and other fancies