We’re thrilled to have Cheryl Day back on the show! Cheryl is a celebrated baker, author, and teacher known for her soulful Southern desserts and warm, generous spirit. She’s the bestselling author of “Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking,” a collection of more than 200 recipes that celebrate heritage, hospitality, and home baking at its best.
Cheryl joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about growing up baking alongside her mother and grandmother, and why she believes every cake batter mixed by hand tells a story. She also shares what it was like to close her beloved Back in the Day bakery in Savannah, Georgia, after 22 years, and what she’s been up to since. Then, they dive into Cheryl’s Sweet Potato Pie recipe from her latest book. Cheryl reveals her tips for making the flakiest pie crust (hint: it involves smearing butter with the heel of your hand) and how she whips up a perfect meringue topping without a candy thermometer.
Click here for Cheryl’s Sweet Potato Pie recipe.
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More on Cheryl: Instagram, website, “Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking” cookbook
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