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Dean Brettschneider has written or contributed to six best-selling and highly praised books.

A Treasury of New Zealand Baking
Edited by Lauraine Jacobs
A Treasury of New Zealand BakingPhotography by Aaron McLean
RRP: NZ$55.00
All royalties go the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.
Released: 2 October 2009
Random House NZ

Over 100 recipes from New Zealand’s leading food writers and chefs, baked by Dean Brettschneider, photographed by Aaron McLean.

A treasure trove of cakes, slices, loaves, scones, tarts and muffins from our best-loved foodwriters and chefs. Infused with love and a generosity of spirit, A Treasury of New Zealand Baking is destined to become a comforting kitchen companion to be treasured and passed down through the generations.
Available at bookstores and supermarkets.
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The Menu
Published October 2008.
The Menu
An inspiring collection of 15 five-course menus, co-authored by celebrated chef David Laris and master baker and pâtissier Dean Brettschneider.

From the breads at the start of a meal, to the starters, mains, desserts and petit fours, these recipes will inspire and invigorate the home cook and host.
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Global Baker - Dean Brettschneider
Released October 2007.
Global Baker - Dean Brettschneider
A book of inspirational recipes with international influences - bread, pastries, cakes and desserts.

In this, his fourth book, Dean shares recipes for bread, pastries, cakes and desserts that reflect his broad international experience. There are also extensive instructions on techniques and ingredients, and decoration tips.
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Taste - baking with flavour
Released April 2005
Taste - baking with flavour
Worldwide, bakers are taking inspiration from the alluring new flavours they encounter on their travels. In Taste - Baking with Flavour, award-winning authors Dean Brettschneider and Lauraine Jacobs offer more than 50 recipes.

Clearly set out, featuring 'Keys to Success' and Aaron McLean's outstanding photographs, this exciting new collection is for serious bakers and novice cooks alike.

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Baker —the best of international baking from Australia and New Zealand
2001
Baker —the best of international baking from Australia and New Zealand
Baker —the best of international baking from Australia & New Zealand won the Best Bread Book award in English at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2001.

This book presents everything the home baker, professional baker or chef needs to know about breads, cakes and pastries.

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The New Zealand Baker - secrets and recipes from the professionals
2000
The New Zealand Baker — secrets and recipes from the professionals
The New Zealand Baker - secrets and recipes from the professionals is a response to the interest of both home cooks and chef bakers who want to extend their baking skills and learn from the experts.

This comprehensive book includes technical detail and advice plus favourite recipes from bakeries, restaurants and delis. This wonderful collection includes new and innovative, as well as traditional styles of baking – everything from leaven bread to croissants or honey and almond tart. The bakery section presents recipes from about 20 of New Zealand's best bakeries.

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Awards:

Dean was the joint recipient of a prestigious "gold ladle" (known as a Jacob’s Creek World Food Media Award) for his first book ‘The New Zealand Baker - secrets and recipes from the professionals’ in 2001.

The New Zealand Baker also won 'best photography award' at the World Cook Book Awards in Perigueux, France, 2000.

Baker —the best of international baking from Australia & New Zealand won the Best Bread Book award in English at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2001.

In 2005, Dean's work was recognised with the Wolf Blass Wines World Food Media Award – Golden Ladle for the Best Soft Cover Recipe Book (RRP under US$25) 2005 for his third book ‘Taste – baking with flavour’.

These awards were judged by peers, food writers from around the world, so they are particularly highly valued.
 

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