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TRINK Magazine | By Martin Sorge | March 18, 2024

What happens when you mix an obsession-worthy cake from Südtirol-Alto Adige with a super-talented star baker fresh off his big win on season six of the Great American Baking Show?

You get this tantalizing story by Chicago-based food and wine talent Martin Sorge! Here he finds inspiration in the sights, smells, and flavors of the Dolomites.

Daytime Chicago | By Amy Rutledge & Tonya Francisco | March 13, 2024

Nothing says springtime like a lemon curd snacking cake and who better to break down the recipe than the most recent winner of “The Great American Baking Show”.
Acclaimed baker, Martin Sorge stopped by to share his best home baking tips and tricks.

Chicago magazine | By Cate Huguelet | March 6, 2024

Seasonal ingredients like Midwestern rhubarb and exotic citrus have long inspired Chicago’s own Great American Baking Show winner, Martin Sorge. But as his skills flourished, he began exploring beyond the produce department. “I discovered the array of grains and flours that could add flavor to my creations,” he says, prompting this cozy take on classic carrot cake.

Chicago Tribune | By Martin Sorge | March 5, 2024

We think some businesses will last forever. We assume a place that’s been around for 80 years will stick around for 80 more. But what happens when you learn that they’re about to disappear?

Get the recipe for the Swedish Bakery’s signature Andersonville Coffee Cake.

Bake Magazine | By Martin Sorge | February 16, 2024

In this recipe, zippy raspberries, caramelized praline and crunchy pistachios give new layers of flavor to a fudgy classic, and a whisper of almond extract enhances the whole vibe.

Southern Living | By Carrie Honaker | December 13, 2023

Nothing gets you thinking about fresh-from-the-oven baked goods like new bakeware. Whipping up a warm, bubbly cobbler at home couldn’t be easier—just gather your favorite fruit, some pantry ingredients, and a baking pan, and homemade dessert is moments away.

Food & Wine | By Martin Sorge | December 5, 2023

Although the name Saccharomyces cerevisiae might sound ominous, it’s simply the name of the organism that makes our bread rise. But you won’t see that scientific name on packets of yeast at the supermarket. Instead, you’ll see terms like active dry yeast, instant yeast, even fresh yeast. Which one should you bake with? And how do they work? You can make great bread with all types of yeast, but here are my tips and suggestions.

Food & Wine | By Martin Sorge | November 30, 2023

“Easy as pie” they say. But anyone who’s made pie before knows that starting out is not quite that easy. But once you get the hang of it, making pie becomes a joy. You simply need to learn the basic principles — and some handy tips and tricks don’t hurt.

Chicago Tribune | By Lauryn Azu, Louisa Kung Liu Chu & Shanzeh Ahmad | November 29, 2023

For the home bakers who enter the Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest each year, the recipes are about more than just sweet things to eat — they represent valuable memories of the holiday season. This year we were joined by Season 6 “Great American Baking Show” competitors Nirali Chauhan, Sarah Chang and Martin Sorge for judging in the Tribune test kitchen. They were tasked with sampling and evaluating each cookie for its originality, flavor, appearance and texture. Aside from their baking knowledge, they brought a certain holiday cheer to the newsroom.

WBEZ Chicago | November 17, 2023

Ah, Thanksgiving. The holiday of turkey, stuffing and lots and lots of pie.
Reset turns to a couple of amateur baking enthusiasts for how they make their baking stand out, what holiday recipes they have in store and — while we’re at it — dig into the latest season of The Great British Baking Show.

Food & Wine | By Martin Sorge | October 12, 2023

When I was selected to compete on the most recent season of The Great American Baking Show, streaming on The Roku Channel, I had no idea what to expect. As a fan of both the American and British versions of the show, I was awe-struck, even before I got there.

WBEZ Chicago | By Brenda Ruiz | July 21, 2023

Competition doesn’t always lead to close friendship, but for three bakers in the latest season of the The Great American Baking Show, that’s exactly what happened. Reset hears from the season winner on his baking creations and the camaraderie among the Chicago contestants.

Chicago Tribune | By Olivia Alexander | May 04, 2023

Three Chicagoans will be among competitors vying for a coveted Hollywood Handshake — and a cake plate — in the new season of “The Great American Baking Show,” which premieres Friday on The Roku Channel.

WBEZ Chicago | By Meha Ahmad | May 8, 2023

Nine bakers enter the tent. Only one walks away as the ultimate Star Baker.

Britain’s popular and wholesome baking competition returns stateside with its spin-off “The Great American Baking Show.”

WGNTV | By Amy Rutledge, Tonya Francisco | May 5, 2023

The sixth season of the Great American Baking Show premieres exclusively on the Roku channel today and we are getting an inside look with the show’s Chicago contestants. Joining us in our Studio 41 kitchen with their takes on Chicago desserts are Sarah Chang, Nirali Chauhan, and Martin Sorge.

Chicago Magazine | By Nathan Ansell | May 5, 2023

The Windy City contestants entered the baking tent as strangers and returned home as friends.

When Martin Sorge, a consultant and former economic development coordinator for the City of Chicago, stepped into a picturesque English country estate to film Season 6 of The Great American Baking Show, he didn’t expect to encounter a fellow Chicagoan — let alone two.

Block Club Chicago | By Joe Ward | May 1, 2023

The Chicago contestants are hosting a watch party for this season of "The Great American Baking Show," which premiers Friday. Three Chicagoans entered England as strangers and competitors on a beloved baking show. They left as friends who regularly hang out back home. As for what happened in between, you’ll have to watch this season of “The Great American Baking Show.”