English Bread and Yeast Cookery (Cookery Library) vs Modern cookery, in all its branches: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of English Bread and Yeast Cookery (Cookery Library)

English Bread and Yeast Cookery (Cookery Library) Elizabeth David · 1977 ★★★★☆ 3.8 592 pages · ≈ 10 h 58 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Modern cookery, in all its branches

Modern cookery, in all its branches Eliza Acton · 1845 ★★★★☆ 3.9 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
English Bread and Yeast Cookery (Cookery Library) is the easier read (Moderate), Modern cookery, in all its branches more demanding (Demanding).

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