Damon Lee Fowler is the feature food columnist for the Savannah Morning News.

"I loveDamon Lee Fowler's New Southern Baking. Damon has taken heirloom recipes and made them with modern ingredients in a modern kitchen. Here are the great breads of the past that you wish you had grown up with, Chocolate Irish Lace cookies that are 'crunchy with Irish oats and mellowed with a judicious dose of good Irish whiskey,' Hot Water Cornbread (real hoecakes), marvelous Lowcountry recipes like Savory Rice Fritters, and a rice spoonbread that is true comfort food. Damon Lee Fowler is a knowledgeable cook and baker, a talented writer and historian, and a storyteller extraordinaire. You will love reading this book!"-- Shirley Corriher, author ofCookWise

They are the stuff of Southern legend: fresh-from-the-oven biscuits, skillet-baked cornbread, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Whether you remember these heavenly treats from childhood or are creating them for the first time,Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Bakingis a tantalizing collection of Southern baking recipes, balancing the timeless appeal of rural Southern flavors and the modern sensibilities of today's baker.The history of Southern baking is as rich and varied as its culinary offerings. Writer, teacher, and food historian Damon Lee Fowler is immersed in the traditions of classic Southern baking, and each recipe is infused with memorable Southern flavors that are just as irresistible today. From the warm flavor of Sage and Olive Oil Biscuits to moist, dense Brown Velvet Cake with Dark Fudge Frosting to luscious Bourbon Pecan Squares, this book is both a celebration of traditional baking techniques and an up-to-date guide for delicious and innovative creations.For the experienced baker or a first-time home cook,Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Bakingis the ideal kitchen companion. With easy-to-follow instructions and baking tips, these essential recipes will effortlessly find their way to your table. The richly satisfying Classic Old-Style Pound Cake is easy to master, and the Plain or 1, 2, 3, 4 Cake is a Southern standard with endless variations. Classics such as Savory Virginia Ham Muffins, Coconut Tea Cakes, and Sweet Potato Waffles are perfect for any occasion, and the Southern ingredients in Sour Cream Cheddar Drop Biscuits, Spicy Cheese Straws, and Lemon Pepper Benne Cocktail Bits add a contemporary twist to any social gathering. And of course, there is a delectable lineup of pies, from Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie to Gingered Apple Custard Tart to Kentucky Chocolate Chip Bourbon Pie. There are also wonderful new recipes for legendary Southern favorites like Savannah Flatbread and Herbed Skillet Rice Bread, and real old-fashioned yeast breads, including Creole Brioche and Carolina Rice Bread.In addition to the delightful recipes,Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Bakingis an engaging and informative look at Southern baking heritage, tracing the evolution of our favorite foods and flavors to the welcome table of today. Complete with comprehensive resource lists,Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Bakingbrings the warm graciousness of the South to any kitchen.