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The Artful Baker:Extraordinary Desserts From an Obsessive Home Baker Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 November 2017

by Cenk Sonmezsoy (Author)
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A collection of more than 100 extraordinary desserts - all with photos and meticulous instructions - by Cenk Su00f6nmezsoy, creator of the internationally acclaimed blog Cafe Fernando. Written, styled, photographed, and designed by Cenk Su00f6nmezsoy, The Artful Baker shares the inspiring story of a passionate home baker, beginning with his years after graduate school in San Francisco and showcasing the fruits of a baking obsession he cultivated after returning home to Istanbul. The Artful Baker is comprised of almost entirely new content, with a few updated versions of readers’ favorites from his blog, such as Brownie Wears Lace, his signature brownies topped with blond chocolate ganache and bittersweet chocolate lace (originally commissioned by Dolce & Gabbana and awarded "Best Original Baking and Desserts Recipe" by Saveur magazine); Raspberry Jewel Pluot Galette, a recipe inspired by Chez Panisse’s 40th year anniversary celebrations; and Devil Wears Chocolate, his magnificent devil’s food cake that graces the cover of the book. Each chapter highlights a variety of indulgences, from cookies to cakes and tarts to ice creams, including recipes like Pistachio and Matcha Sablu00e9s; Tahini and Leblebi (double-roasted chickpeas) Swirl Brownies; Sakura Madeleines; Sourdough Simit, the beloved ring-shaped Turkish bread beaded with sesame seeds; Isabella Grape and Kefir Ice Cream; Pomegranate Jam; and Blanche, a berry tart named after the Golden Girl Blanche Devereaux. Every recipe in The Artful Baker has gone through a meticulous development phase, tested by an army of home bakers having varying levels of skill, equipment, and access to ingredients, and revised to ensure that they will work flawlessly in any kitchen. Measurements of ingredients are provided in both volume and weight (grams). Where a volume measurement isn’t useful, weight measurements are provided in both ounces and grams.
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    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    21.59 x 3.81 x 27.94 cm
  5. Publisher
    Abrams, Inc
  6. Publication date
    1 November 2017
  7. ISBN-10
    1419726498
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1419726491
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“Some books are beautiful, some are useful, and the rare ones are both. The Artful Baker is a rare book from a rare talent. Cenk is a gifted storyteller, an extraordinary pastry chef, and a man with a remarkable eye–his images make you dream.” -- Dorie Greenspan ― James Beard award winner, author of Dories Cookies

“A beautiful collection of classic and exotic desserts, The Artful Baker will entice you into the kitchen with spectacular photographs and clear instructions. But it's the flavors that will sweetly seduce you. All the ingredients of a superb baking book!” -- David Lebovitz ― bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen

“The Artful Baker presents clearly written recipes, easy to master techniques, strikingly beautiful presentations, and exquisite flavor – in other words, this book has it all. Cenk has spent years honing his talents in baking, writing, styling, and photography and they have all come together in this most gloriously creative book.” -- Nick Malgieri ― James Beard award winner, author of Bread and Pastry

“In addition to being a skillfull technician of his trade, Cenk is an artist of exquisite taste, and an excellent and informative writer…Cenk is one of the most original authors whose work I have ever encountered.” ― Rose Levy Beranbaum

“Sönmezsoy has gone from learning cake baking basics to crafting extraordinary macarons, simits, and tarts, sharing his creations online, and, now, in his latest cookbook, The Artful Baker.” ― Food52

“His unbridled passion for dessert shows in his dazzling new cookbook, which he wrote, styled, photographed, and designed himself.” ― Departures

“This is a coffee-table book that really should be used. But the first splatter on its pages will make you ache. Bake carefully.” ― Star Tribune

“Get ready to become the DaVinci of desserts, even if you’re relatively new to baking.” ― Leite’s Culinaria

“Page after stunning page, photo after stunning photo, decadent recipe after decadent recipe all make for one of the most beautiful baking books ever.” ― Eat Your Books

“This gorgeous volume is filled with stories and techniques that will draw you into the kitchen to bake, sift, beat, and churn things like Tahini and Leblebi (double-roasted chickpeas) Swirl Brownies, Pistachio and Matcha Sablés, and Grape and Kefir Ice Cream.” ― Katie Parla

“Delving through The Artful Baker, I was enamored with Cenk’s unique outlook on all-time favorite desserts. His understanding of several culinary cultures, thoughtful blends of ingredients, and masterful presentations will elevate your home confections to works of art.” -- Apollonia Poilâne ― bestselling author and owner of Poilâne Bakery

“Artistically indulgent and experimental.” ― Nik Sharma

“I knew Cenk’s book would be worth the long wait, but I didn’t know it would be the most stunning baking book ever. His talent, originality, personality and passion have produced an instant classic.” -- Janet Fletcher ― James Beard award winner, journalist, and author

“I’m completely speechless after reading this book, I want to run to my oven and bake until I drop.” -- Yvette von Boven ― bestselling author of Home Baked

“There’s elegant boldness to Cenk Sönmezsoy’s The Artful Baker, with recipes that immediately look comforting, stylish and sound utterly delicious. Partnered with seriously beautiful photography, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves baking. Even better, keep it for yourself and just dazzle them with brilliance next time you bake.” -- Dan Lepard ― bestselling author and baking expert

“I’m astonished by his dedication to getting everything”right” — and not just the recipes.” ― Dianne Jacob

“There's no other way to say it, The Artful Baker is a beautifully crafted masterpiece. Cenk Sönmezsoy took years to create this book and it shows. The care that went into each page is evident with every recipe detail and each stunning photograph. This book is a treasure.” -- Elise Bauer ― founder of SimplyRecipes.com

“Cenk Sönmezsoy is not only a hugely talented photographer, but a spectacular baker too. This book brings both talents together, and is pure, unfiltered delight.” -- Tom Parker Bowles ― bestselling author and food critic

About the Author

Cenk Sonmezsoy is an author, blogger, photographer, and food stylist based in Istanbul. In 2006, he created Cafe Fernando (cafefernando.com), cited as one of the "World's 50 Best Food Blogs" by the London Times and awarded "Best Culinary Travel Blog," "Best Original Baking and Desserts Recipe," and "Best Piece of Culinary Writing" by Saveur.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams, Inc; Main edition (1 November 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419726498
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419726491
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 3.81 x 27.94 cm
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Cenk Sönmezsoy (pronounced jenk sun-mass-soy) is an author, blogger, photographer, and food stylist based in Istanbul. After graduating from college, he moved to San Francisco, where he earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco and worked at a high-tech PR agency. On realizing that he’d rather eat glass than sit through another client conference call discussing another “groundbreaking” product, he returned to Istanbul. There, in 2006, he started a food blog that grew bigger and faster than he ever could have imagined. Published both in English and Turkish, Cafe Fernando (cafefernando.com) has been cited as one of the “World’s 50 Best Food Blogs” by The Times of London. Saveur named it “Best Culinary Travel Blog” in 2010, and the following year awarded the brownies he designed for Dolce & Gabbana “Best Original Baking and Desserts Recipe.” In 2012, Saveur called the piece Cenk wrote about his dining experience at Chez Panisse the year’s “Best Piece of Culinary Writing.” He ditched the corporate world in 2010 and began work on his first cookbook. His Turkish cookbook, "Cafe Fernando–Bir pasta yaptım, yanağını dayar uyursun", published in June 2014, became an instant bestseller and was awarded “Best in the World—First Place” in the Blogger category at the 2015 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and first place at Gourmand’s “Best of the Best.” The English-language version of his book, "The Artful Baker: Extraordinary Recipes From an Obsessive Home Baker", was published by Abrams on October 17, 2017.

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  • Donald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
    Reviewed in Australia on 7 July 2024
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    Not only do I like the recipes, but I love the back story of how many of the recipes were arrived at. Like many bakers, sorting the wheat from the chaff, or the good recipes from the bad, is not easy. Sometimes small modifications can produce big differences, be it in technique, ingredients or quantities. I really appreciate that someone has gone through all the trials, made the mistakes and and arrived at a great recipe version of what they wanted. Not only do I love the recipes, I love the philosophy behind them. This is the kind of book which gives me confidence that if I make a recipe from it, it will turn out great. Well worth your time and money to buy this book. I'm glad I bought it and only wish I had bought it sooner to be honest.
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  • Ege Uyar
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best baking book ever
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 September 2024
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    I love how specific Cenk is with his recipes as it is often necessary with baking. Baking is an art, and he gets it! My favorite cooking blog and cook book ever. I have it in both Turkish and English and I really appreciate how you have adapted the Turkish one for the available ingredients we have there! Such a thoughtful touch.
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  • WJS York
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best baking cookbooks ever
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2020
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    I have many cookery books & am a keen baker. This book was 5 years in the making & you can really tell, the detail & accuracy is outstanding. This is full of sophisticated, no-fail recipes. Many books re-hash similar recipes. Not this one, it is different, modern, unusual (in a very good way). I completely love it. The Appley, Deeply Appley cake was my first trial. Some of the recipes require a few processes, but the results are totally worth the effort.
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  • annacsg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Germany on 31 October 2019
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    I got it as a present some time ago and I gave it two times already as a present. A great book, the recipes I tried turned up to be great and delicious!The level of difficulty is not very high.
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  • skooshy
    5.0 out of 5 stars This books strikes the perfect balance: classic recipes you wouldn't hesitate to serve ...
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 November 2017
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    I have over a hundred baking books, and this is one of the most special that I've added to my collection. I find baking books these days either rehash the same classic recipes over and over again, or try to push the enveloppe by offering recipes with unusual flavours and ingredients - original to be sure, but not usually what one (or one's family) wants. This books strikes the perfect balance: classic recipes you wouldn't hesitate to serve to guests, but different enough that it'll be memorable.

    I made the vanilla and white chocolate bundt cake (baked in 2 loaf pans instead of a bundt pan) - it is exactly what I always wanted my pound cakes to be like. The flavour is like the best vanilla ice cream (3 vanilla beans and some extract - seems like a lot but isn't!) and the texture is melting (from the white chocolate). It is so so so so good. I would recommend this book for this recipe alone, but the rest of it is amazing as well. I'm especially keen on trying his preserve recipes using the apple pectin technique. And his caramels.

    The incredible attention to detail given to every aspect of this beautiful book is obvious. Overall, a well rounded book with an excellent variety of recipes, beautifully introduced and photographed by the author.

    Edited to add: I have recently gone on a brioche making bender. My favourite has been from this book. Yet another reason to keep it handy.
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  • Mary Wallace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really impressive...
    Reviewed in France on 3 February 2019
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    A beautiful book. Really impressive! Fabulous pictures. I haven't made any recipes as yet but am enjoying browsing and tasting in my imagination. It is a LARGE book. You will need to sit at a table to rest it on while reading ;) ;)
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