
Inspired by the novels & letters of Jane Austen, this collection of cakes, bakes & pastries, which originally appeared in Dinner with Mr Darcy, invites you to enjoy Jane Austen's perfect afternoon tea treats based on authentic recipes from the Regency era. Fully updated for modern-day cooks, it is the perfect gift for a Jane Austen fan. In Jane Austen's day, tea & cakes were usually served after dinner, or to evening guests, but these rolls, buns, tarts, & biscuits will be equally welcome at breakfast, with mid-morning coffee, or for afternoon tea. Recipes featured in the book include: English Muffins, based on the muffins served with after-dinner tea in ' Pride & Prejudice'; Buttered Apple Tart as offered by Mr. Woodhouse to Miss Bates in ' Emma'; & Jumbles, inspired by the cookies enjoyed by Fanny in ' Mansfield Park'. From Plum Cake & Gingerbread to Ratafia Cakes & Sally Lunns Tea with Jane Austen has all the recipes you need to create the finest tea time treats, & the original recipes are given alongside, so you can compare them & appreciate modern time-savers such as icing sugar, dried yeast & electric mixers all the more!