Few can resist the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked biscuits, and The Book of Biscuits features every kind, from old-fashioned favourites like simple oatcakes to elaborate celebration biscuits such as a magnificent gingerbread house. You do not need to be an experienced cook to be able to make biscuits, for they are easy to prepare, requiring surprisingly little, if any, special equipment. And most are simple enough for children to make. There is even a selection of delicious no-bake biscuits. Clearly illustrated with step-by-step colour pictures, this book reveals all the secrets of successful biscuit-making.