This special edition of 'A Treatise on the Art of Bread Making' was written by A. Edlin, and first published in 1805. Whilst it certainly contains recipes for breads, the focus of this book is on the art of making bread. It is filled with hints, tips and tricks and techniques of the trade for you to put into practice to bake perfect bread at home. Featuring sections on History and Cultivation of Wheat, Analysis of Wheat Flour, Analysis of Yeast, Theory of Fermentation in Bread, Preparation of Bread, Substitutes for Wheaten Flour, Structure of a Bakehouse, and more. A wonderful addition to the library of the avid home cook and professional baker alike. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, please use due diligence before putting the information into practice. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes.