No Loafing for Bakers in State Fair Bread Contest
August 17, 2011
The best bakers in Iowa squared off in the King Arthur Yeast Rolls contest judged Tuesday, August 9, prior to the start of the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Sweepstakes winner Lana Ross of Indianola won First Place Overall with Feather Light Potato Rolls. Kelly McCulley of Des Moines earned Reserve Sweepstakes and Second Place Overall with Kolaches, and Beth De Vries of Earlham claimed Third Place Overall with Beth’s Butterhorn Rolls.
Entries were judged on flavor, appearance and texture.
Additional results below:
White Pan Rolls
1) Janice Nostrom, Humboldt
2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
3) Joyce Larson, New Market
Butterhorn Rolls
1) Beth De Vries, Earlham
2) Deidra Parman, West Des Moines
3) Phyllis Olson, Newton
Cloverleaf Rolls
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Krista Kulas, Johnston
Potato Pan Rolls
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Joyce Larson, New Market
3) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
Whole Wheat Pan Rolls (1/2 Whole Wheat)
1) Nancy Johnson, Story City
2) Lana Ross, Indianola
3) Janice Nostrom, Humboldt
Hamburger Buns
1) Christy Lynn Larson, Clarinda
2) Cristen C. Clark, Runnells
3) Joyce Larson, New Market
Kolaches
1) Kelly McCulley, Des Moines
2) Joe Behounek, Chelsea
3) Cecilia Naughton, Nevada
Coffee Cake, Whole Cake
1) Deirdre Scott, West Des Moines
2) Honey Grosc, Mitchellville
3) Lana Ross, Indianola
Refrigerated Rolls
1) Cheryl Rogers, Ames
2) Phyllis Olson, Newton
Sweet Rolls Other than Cinnamon
1) Lana Ross, Indianola
2) Kathleen Olesen, Des Moines
3) Kelly McCulley, Des Moines
Non-Sweet Yeast Rolls Other than Named
1) Kathleen Young, Sully
2) Kelly McCulley, Des Moines
3) Rebecca Howe, Des Moines
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 recently-renovated Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. 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.
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