Doing up a list of most favorite baked goods is certainly difficult, given a myriad of choices available for your palate. America’s love for baked delicacies is intriguing and diverse, and has walked a long journey since time immemorial. We have made up a list of top 10 much loved choice of the Americans that has been shaped by culture, good taste and innovation.

1. Blueberry Muffins

Taking the original recipe from Germany, the Americans gave a completely new flair to muffins, adding a dash of native blueberry. Its wide availability, delicate sweetness, and vibrant violet color enhance the taste of delicious muffins, spread through each bite. At the same time, blueberries are rich in antioxidants and low in calorie, which further made the muffins a great fluffy treat for every emotion and occasion. For many Americans, mouth-watering, freshly baked blueberry muffins make the best breakfast.

2. Pretzels

The popularity of Pretzels journeyed from Italy to Austria, Germany and to the United States to make its place in Pennsylvania. The warm, soft, fluffy baked food instantly became a hot favorite among the Americans and makes a wonderful companion for beer. Auntie Anne’s, available across 1050 locations today, is one of the biggest makers of soft pretzels.

3. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are such a hot favorite in America that you can find an innumerable variety of choices, almost everywhere in the country. The flavor of the dough is often enhanced with coffee, cocoa, peanut butter, melted chocolate, canned pumpkin or oatmeal. On the other hand, the chips can be white or dark, and blended with butterscotch, nuts or other candy-coated varieties. The cookies can also be baked crisp or chewy.

4. Bagels

A true American breakfast delight, bagels are hand made into a ring shape from yeasted wheat dough. It is first boiled in water for a short time and then baked to make sandwiches, pizzas, donuts, and what not.

5. Apple Pie

Mouth-watering apple pie, originating in Great Britain, is one of the America’s most favorite. Over the decades, the recipe has evolved in different states, but its popularity remains unchanged. The filling can be enhanced by raisings, nuts and liquors. The top crust can be latticed or vented or completely removed, as in Pennsylvania. A slice of delicious apple pie well complements a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.

6. Donuts

Donuts are yet another delicious sweet treat, and exceptionally popular in America. Your favorite yeast donuts are available in a wide variety of flavors like toasted almond, mocha, chocolate, bacon-topped or simple plain glazed.

7. Cream Puffs

Delicious and enticing, cream puffs are French choux pastry balls filled with sweet temptations of pastry cream, whipped cream, custards or ice cream. The puffs can be enjoyed plain or garnished with caramel, chocolate sauce or dusting of powdered sugar.

So, what’s your most favorite baked food? Share with us.