5th Annual 1954 Pillsbury Bake-off Contest Book 100 Grand National Recipe Book

Discover a Slice of Baking History with Pillsbury's 5th $100,000 Recipe and Baking Contest Booklet! Get ready to bake your way through history with this vintage gem from Pillsbury! The eye-catching yellow cover stands out boldly against a royal blue backdrop, proudly announcing "From Pillsbury’s 5th $100,000 Recipe and Baking Contest: 100 Grand National Recipes." Yours for just 25 cents! This booklet takes you straight to 1949, when Pillsbury Mills, Inc. celebrated its 80th anniversary with the first-ever Grand National Recipe and Baking Contest. The response was so huge, it became an annual tradition (and eventually a $1 million prize showdown!). This special edition features the winning recipes from the fifth annual contest, held in 1954 at New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria, with celebrity judges like Art Linkletter and Arthur Godfrey. Inside, you'll find 100 delicious recipes for cakes, cookies, breads, and even main dishes—perfect for anyone looking to bake like a pro. Plus, there’s an official entry blank for the upcoming 6th contest. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to create the next big baking sensation! Grab your piece of baking history today! Whether you're a collector, a baking enthusiast, or just curious about culinary traditions, this charming booklet is a must-have.