{"product_id":"great-bakes-modern-classic-recipes-from-the-midwest","title":"Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Featured Preorder* for a book that will be published August 4, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what the publisher tells us about this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Sorge, winner of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGreat American Baking Show\u003c\/i\u003e, guides readers through more than 100 recipes for sweet and savory bakes that celebrate the bounty of the Midwest, from modern classics to innovative show-stoppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith crowned Martin Sorge the winner of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat American Baking Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2023, few would have guessed that his baking journey began with him setting the microwave on fire trying to make a biscuit. But after years spent in the kitchen, he had become a full-fledged “baking nerd next door”—the perfect guide to explain how to adjust a recipe for rye flour or perfect your pavlova without bogging you down with too many details. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this debut cookbook, Martin shares those tips and many more, in a collection of recipes that highlight the ease and enjoyment of wholesome ingredients and simple flavors, while encouraging readers to try new twists on familiar favorites. These breads, cookies, crisps, cakes, pies, pastries, and—yes—biscuits sneak surprising ingredients into the classics: Super-Soft Malted Cinnamon Rolls that elevate the childhood staple, Glazed Lemon Verbena Shortbread that gets a bit of zing from the window-box herb, Sweet Corn Milk Bread that highlights the perfection of an ear of summer sweet corn. From the Midwestern flavors of Chicago Dog Focaccia and Michigan Forest Cake to traditional Christmas Stollen and Swabian Soft Pretzels rooted in Martin’s German heritage,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewelcomes bakers of every level with recipes they’ll reach for again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover. Color photographs throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Featured Preorder books earn you an extra 150 rewards points, good for $5 off a future purchase. If you're not already a member of our rewards program you can\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/pages\/reward\"\u003e learn more about all the ways to earn points and sign up here.\u003c\/a\u003e It's as simple as creating a store account.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you haven’t created a website log-in already, you can do it now using the same address you used to sign up for our newsletters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you’re signed in, click on Rewards in the main menu to see your points balance. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you’re ready to redeem them, click on the Redeem button for the amount of points you want to use. You’ll get a coupon code to use at checkout. The code will stay visible on the Rewards page until  you use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41733321326725,"sku":"Martin Sorge","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/5046\/0549\/files\/SorgeGreatBakesCover.jpg?v=1782294811","url":"https:\/\/www.kitchenartsandletters.com\/products\/great-bakes-modern-classic-recipes-from-the-midwest","provider":"Kitchen Arts \u0026 Letters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}