Dolci!

Recipes that capture the flavors of la dolce vita, from Bologna to BrooklynItalian and Italian American-ish cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, from the James Beard Awardnominated brains behind one of Americas best bakeries.

A joyous celebration of Italian, American, and Italian American tastes and traditions,Dolci!is a compendium of molto delizioso baked goods from both sides of the Atlantic. In almost a hundred recipes, James Beardnominated baker Renato Poliafito pays homage to pastries of the Old World and the Newwith perfected versions of classics like Pastiera and Torta Caprese, Honey-Ricotta Black and Whites, andButterCookies.

Poliafito puts his own unique spin on the baking traditions of both countries with recipes of his own invention that are a mashup of Italian flavors and American innovation. Think Aperol Spritz Cake, Italian Krispie Treats, Malted Tiramisu, Panettone Bread Pudding, andMocha Orange Whoopie Pies.In addition to the many cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies, Poliafito also shares a host of savory recipes: Sourdough Focaccias, Perfect Grissini,Cacio e PepeAranciniand for good measure, Italian-inflected cocktails (Amaro Root Beer Float!). A vibrant comingling of two great culinary cultures filtered through the mind of an American with the heart of an Italian,Dolci!hits the sweet spot between Italian and American baking.