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With recurring appearances on the Food Network and millions of followers of his cooking Tik Tok channel under the belt, culinary prodigy Matthew Merril knows a thing or two about baking; accordingly, young bakers looking to learn indispensable skills in the kitchen will be wowed by what Teen Baking Bootcamp has to offer. Featuring tempting recipe after tempting recipe, this book has everything to help precocious readers grasp the fundamentals of baking, while churning out all the donuts, cakes, cookies and more they've always wanted to master. Highlighted by Matthew's clear explanations and fun anecdotes and featuring tons of decorating and presentation tips, these 60 recipes are easy to follow, and will have readers grasping how ingredients interact together, which common mistakes all beginners should avoid--and more importantly, how to improvise in the kitchen and have a blast! What's more, each chapter will be a deep dive into a different type of dessert, with the recipes getting increasingly challenging so that by the end, readers will have totally mastered it. Teens can impress their families with options like Baked Alaska and Classic Banana Bread, and gift their friends with sugary goodness like Skillet Chocolate Chip Soft Cookies, Pumpkin Churros and 3-Ingredient Oreo Fudge. Readers will also be able to try out some of Matthew's signature recipes featured on television shows, like S'mores French Macarons. Whether they have professional ambitions or are simply wanting to satisfy a persistent sweet tooth, readers will be very excited about this accessible book that was made by a teen, for teens.

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With recurring appearances on the Food Network and millions of followers of his cooking Tik Tok channel under the belt, culinary prodigy Matthew Merril knows a thing or two about baking; accordingly, young bakers looking to learn indispensable skills in the kitchen will be wowed by what Teen Baking Bootcamp has to offer. Featuring tempting recipe after tempting recipe, this book has everything to help precocious readers grasp the fundamentals of baking, while churning out all the donuts, cakes, cookies and more they?ve always wanted to master.Highlighted by Matthew?s clear explanations and fun anecdotes and featuring tons of decorating and presentation tips, these 60 recipes are easy to follow, and will have readers grasping how ingredients interact together, which common mistakes all beginners should avoid?and more importantly, how to improvise in the kitchen and have a blast! What?s more, each chapter will be a deep dive into a different type of dessert, with the recipes getting increasingly challenging so that by the end, readers will have totally mastered it.Teens can impress their families with options like Baked Alaska and Classic Banana Bread, and gift their friends with sugary goodness like Skillet Chocolate Chip Soft Cookies, Pumpkin Churros and 3-Ingredient Oreo Fudge. Readers will also be able to try out some of Matthew?s signature recipes featured on television shows, like S?mores French Macarons. Whether they have professional ambitions or are simply wanting to satisfy a persistent sweet tooth, readers will be very excited about this accessible book that was made by a teen, for teens.This book contains 60 recipes and 60 photos.

Author Biography

Matthew Merril is a teenage cooking sensation who has notably featured on Kids Baking Championship , Chopped Junior and Guy's Grocery Games . He has a massive following on Tik Tok, and is the creator of the Matthew in the Kitchen accounts on YouTube and Instagram. Matthew lives in Great Falls, Virginia.

Review

"Matthew is not only a great baker but a bright and creative young man. I can't think of anyone who could write a baking book for teens better. I can't wait to get my copy!"
--Duff Goldman, host of Kids Baking Championship and Ace of Cakes + owner of Charm City Cakes "Matthew makes baking easy and accessible. If you're looking to up your baking game, this is the book for you!"
--Melissa Ben-IsHay, CEO of Baked By Melissa "Matthew is young and hungry in the kitchen, and his recipes consistently reflect that. They're fun, exciting and, most importantly, always DELICIOUS!"
--Nick Digiovanni, chef + content creator

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This thorough guide from teenage chef Matthew Merril will turn young novices into confident bakers who'll amaze everyone (and themselves!) with their crowd-pleasing treats.

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"Matthew is not only a great baker but a bright and creative young man. I can't think of anyone who could write a baking book for teens better. I can't wait to get my copy!" --Duff Goldman, host of Kids Baking Championship and Ace of Cakes + owner of Charm City Cakes "Matthew makes baking easy and accessible. If you're looking to up your baking game, this is the book for you!" --Melissa Ben-IsHay, CEO of Baked By Melissa "Matthew is young and hungry in the kitchen, and his recipes consistently reflect that. They're fun, exciting and, most importantly, always DELICIOUS!" --Nick Digiovanni, chef + content creator

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This thorough guide from teenage chef Matthew Merril will turn young novices into confident bakers who'll amaze everyone (and themselves!) with their crowd-pleasing treats.

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