Baking Across America by B. Dylan Hollis

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear comes a delicious cross-country adventure through America’s sweetest culinary treasures.

B. Dylan Hollis invites you to buckle up for the ultimate vintage recipe road trip. This isn’t just a cookbook—it’s a love letter to America’s regional baking traditions, spanning coast to coast and decade to decade. With 100 uniquely American recipes pulled from the 1900s through the 2000s, you’ll discover the stories behind iconic desserts that have defined our nation’s sweet tooth.

Imagine savoring Boston Cream Pie on cobblestone streets, dusting powdered sugar off warm beignets in the French Quarter, or cooling down with Date Cream under the California sun. Each recipe comes alive with Dylan’s signature wit and charm, blending culinary history with laugh-out-loud commentary that makes every page a joy to read.

What makes this collection special? It’s the perfect mix of famous favorites and forgotten gems—those wild, wacky creations that somehow defined an era or captured a region’s spirit. From coffee-obsessed Pacific Northwest treats to Texas-sized sheet cakes that feed a crowd, these recipes tell the story of American baking in all its quirky, delicious glory.

Whether you’re a vintage baking enthusiast, a culinary history buff, or simply someone who loves a good dessert with a great story, Baking Across America delivers the goods. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something cold, and get ready to taste your way through the stars and stripes.

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