DARK RYE AND HONEY CAKE (HB)

In this follow-up to Pride and Pudding and Oats in the North, Wheat from the South, Regula Ysewijn turns her attention to the baking traditions of Belgium. Unearthing long-forgotten recipes and reviving treasured favourites, Regula explores a whole year of rustic bakes. There are waffles and winter breads for the 12 days of Christmas, pancakes for Candlemas and Carnival, pretzels for Lent, vlaai and fried dough for Kermis and all the special sweet treats that contribute to the feasts of Saint Nicholas and Saint Martin.