Iowa’s top roll baker was crowned in the King Arthur Yeast Rolls competition judged Tuesday, August 7 prior to the start of the 2012 Iowa State Fair.
Joyce Larson of New Market won First Place Overall, topping the competition in 11 individual classes of yeast rolls.
Cristen Clark of Runnells took Second Place Overall, and Cheryl Rogers of Ames claimed Third Place Overall.
Luanne Sutter of Ankeny earned the Sweepstakes award while Lana Ross of Indianola tied with Larson for Reserve Sweepstakes honors.
Entries were judged on flavor, appearance and texture.
Additional results below:
White Pan Rolls
1) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
2) Lana Ross, Indianola
3) Joyce Larson, New Market
Honorable Mention) Janice Nostrom, Humboldt
Butterhorn Rolls
1) Luann Sutter, Ankeny
2) Connie Schaffe-Sherman, Des Moines
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Cloverleaf Rolls
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Luann Sutter, Ankeny
3) Penny Murphy, Des Moines
Potato Pan Rolls
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Luann Sutter, Ankeny
3) Lisa Alessandro, Winterset
Honorable Mention) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
Whole Wheat Pan Rolls (1/2 Whole)
1) Luann Sutter, Ankeny
2) Janice Nostrom, Humboldt
3) Lana Ross, Indianola
Honorable Mention) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
Hamburger Buns
1) Joyce Larson, New Market
2) Phyllis Olson, Newton
3) Connie Schaffe-Sherman, Des Moines
Kolaches
1) Buffi Sawyer Honeck, State Center
2) Dawn Troutner, Melbourne
3) Richard Yohn, Marshalltown
Coffee Cake, Whole Cake
1) Deirdre Scott, West Des Moines
2) Joyce Larson, New Market
Refrigerated Rolls
1) Joyce Larson, New Market
2) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
3) Angie Richard, Perry
Sweet Rolls Other than Cinnamon
1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
2) Kathleen Olesen, Des Moines
3) Lana Ross, Indianola
Non-Sweet Yeast Rolls Other than Named
1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
2) Connie Schaffe-Sherman, Des Moines
3) Lana Ross, Indianola
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. Due to the large number of classes, Food Department judging begins prior to the Fair in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
