Tucked in a historic section of downtown Atlanta, Sweet Auburn Bread Company celebrates and showcases southern and African-American baking. After discovering the thriving business in 2009, CNN featured Sweet Auburn on television, naming the segment "The Little Bakery That Could." This beautifully illustrated book depicts the fresh-baked desserts and delicious breads that have brought the locale national recognition. From classic recipes to innovative creations, Chef Sonya Jones's best baking secrets fill the pages of this mouth-watering collection.
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Sonya Jones is a master baker and owner of the Sweet Auburn Bread Company. In 2008, she was named one of America's top 'Black Pastry Chefs' by Ebony magazine.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Got this book at a independent bookseller in Savannah, GA a few weeks ago and just fell in love with the recipes, the chef, and the cuisine. Sweet potato cheesecake? You have got to try it - fantastic! The recipe shown on the cover with all the layers of strawberries and flat cakes is superb! We swung by Atlanta recently on a trip and went to the bakery to meet Chef Sonya and it was very much worth the trouble! She sat with us and talked about her recipes, her momma, and she was truly interested in our cooking. Highly recommend this book and if you have a chance to meet the author - do it! She is incredible!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first learned of Chef Sonya while reading an article in a Taste of the South magazine that featured her Lemon Cheese Cake recipe. I was sold right then because I loved Lemon Cheese Cake as a child. So, when I saw her cookbook in Barnes & Noble I knew that I had to come here to Amazon and get it. Of course, the only recipe I've made so far is....you guessed it the Lemon Cheese Cake (DELICIOUS!!!!!) but I plan on preparing a number of the other recipes as well. The recipe instructions are simplistic and the photos are Beautiful!!!! I'm sooooo glad that I came across this book but an added bonus is that her bakery is only a 20 min ride from where I live. So, I'll be able to try some of her baked goods and maybe meet her!!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Susansbaking
Format:Hardcover
Recipes are so simple and easy to follow,just the way it should be done. No fancy utensils or fancy ingredients required. I LOVE the history and personal stories from Chef Sonya. Beautifully written and so heartwarming.
There are a few technical omitions, just email Chef Sonya to get corrections.
The food phtographs are AWESOME!!! It makes you want to eat the pages. As a cookbook collector this makes my top 5.
There are a few technical omitions, just email Chef Sonya to get corrections.
The food phtographs are AWESOME!!! It makes you want to eat the pages. As a cookbook collector this makes my top 5.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By realgirl
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has very good recipes from the lady that owns Sweet Auburn in Atlanta. My sister has borrowed the book and has tried several recipes that turned out great. Looks like I'll have to buy another one for myself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Del
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent book and easy to follow recipes. Enjoyed the history of the Author relating to how she started her bakery business.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Beverly S.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this little book. Every recipe has turned out great. My son fell in love with the cake on the cover, and now this is his favorite dessert. I love the fact that most of the recipes are easy and most call for things that you have in the refrigerator and cabinets.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Elliot
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book filled with Southern staples and originals. The recipes are easy to follow and the photography is great. There is a breadth of information that covers all corners.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Aggie's Mom
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although this is a nice cookbook the desserts are very basic and have been repeated in numerous books. The author's description of old Atlanta and it's history are the best part of the book. OK but nothing special.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
spectacular!
I was on the fence about this one for a while, but so glad I picked it up. The cake on the cover is AMAZING, and there are a few variations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ItzMadz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious and Pretty!
One of my favorite, favorite cookbooks! I love making desserts from this cookbook and bringing them in to work for people to sample. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Lee
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
For me personally it's a bit too traditional, but of course the recipes are all delicious just a bit too heavy, too rich.
Published 3 months ago by Anna Szalay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Engaging style
This author has a very engaging style. The books covers most Southern dessert favorites and the instructions are clear, the ingredients readily available even up here in New... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deborah Anthony
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