Pilot Tested Recipes – 3rd Edition (1947) Compiled by the Technical Department of Marrickville Margarine Pty. Ltd.

Compiled by: Technical Department, Marrickville Margarine Pty. Ltd.
Edition: 3rd Edition
Published by: Marrickville Margarine, Sydney, 1947
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 133 pages
Dimensions: 20 cm
Condition: Good – wear to covers, some tears to pages, light foxing. Inscription inside front cover. Includes a handwritten ice cream recipe on endpapers by the original owner.

Notes:

• First published in 1937

• Index included

• Cover title: Pilot Recipe Book Containing Trade Recipes of Proved Merit

Description:
This 1947 third edition of Pilot Tested Recipes is a fascinating slice of mid-century Australian culinary history. Compiled by the Technical Department of Marrickville Margarine, the book was designed for the trade and features professionally tested recipes for cakes, pastries, icings, and other bakery goods. With a strong focus on reliability and volume baking, it reflects both the technical precision and nostalgic charm of commercial cookery in post-war Australia.

The book is filled with commercial-grade instructions and tips, yet remains accessible to skilled home bakers and collectors. The added bonus of a handwritten ice cream recipe from the original owner adds a personal touch to its historical value.

Why You’ll Love It:
This is a rare and collectible title for those interested in vintage baking, commercial cookery, and Australian food heritage. Whether you're a baking enthusiast, a cookbook collector, or a lover of culinary ephemera, this edition offers charm, utility, and a tangible link to 1940s kitchens.