Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Entries by State

Updated September 9, 2025

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Over seven-plus decades, the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest has sparked endless creativity in the kitchen, from legendary pies and perfect poundcakes to savory salmon pastries. We pulled together our favorite entries by state, so you can browse the recipes, get inspired by the ingenuity, and start dreaming up what you’ll bring to the table this year!

Northeast

Northeasters knows how to bake! Dig into entries as rich in tradition as they are in taste. Residents of Maine and New Hampshire, your states don’t have any winning entries…yet. Will you be the first?!

Midwest

From farm-fresh kitchens to small-town bake sales, the Midwest knows its way around a mixing bowl. Try one of these contest-worthy recipes and see for yourself!

North Dakotans, you don’t have entries…yet! Grab your aprons and get creative. We want to add your recipes to the list!

South

These Southern bakes are pure delight! Use them as inspiration for your own entry or make one (or all) and delight your family. Residents of Arkansas and Mississippi, your states don’t have any winning entries yet. Will your recipe be the first to take home a prize?

West

The West proves that wide-open spaces inspire big, beautiful flavors! Calling all bakers from Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming. Your states don’t have any winning entries yet. Will your recipe be the first to take home a prize?