Food - Bob's Red Mill Yeast Rolls

Cumming Baker on a “Roll” in State Fair Baking Contest

Jill Gregoire of Cumming won First Place Overall and a $125 gift card in the Bob’s Red Mill Yeast Rolls contest judged Thursday, August 17, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Marianne Carlson of Jefferson earned Second Place Overall and a $75 gift card. Kay Smith of Des Moines claimed Third Place Overall and a $50 gift card.

Luann Sutter of Ankeny won the Sweepstakes Award.

Entries were judged on flavor, texture and appearance.

Complete results follow:

Butterhorn Rolls

1) Luann Sutter, Ankeny

2) Phyllis Olson, Newton

3) Marla Mayberry, Urbandale

Cinnamon Rolls (without nuts, frosted or glazed)

1) Kay Smith, Des Moines

2) DeeDee Kennedy, Des Moines

3) Rachel Petersen, Knoxville

Cinnamon Nut Rolls (frosted or glazed)

2) Meredith Willey, Norwalk

Cinnamon Caramel Rolls (with or without nuts)

1) Meredith Willey, Norwalk

Cloverleaf Rolls

1) Jeffrey King, Newton

2) Luann Sutter, Ankeny

3) Connie Schaffer-Sherman, Pleasant Hill

Coffee Cake, Whole Cake

None awarded

Hamburger Buns

1) Jill Gregoire, Cumming

2) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

3) Joyce Larson, New Market

Kolaches

1) Jeffrey King, Newton

2) Meredith Willey, Norwalk

3) Cecilia Naughton, Nevada

Potato Pan Rolls

1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

2) Luann Sutter, Ankeny

3) Jill Gregoire, Cumming

Refrigerated Rolls

1) Luann Sutter, Ankeny

White Pan Rolls

1) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville

2) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

3) Connie Schaffer-Sherman, Pleasant Hill

Whole Wheat Pan Rolls (1/2 Whole Wheat)

1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

2) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville

3) Jeffrey King, Newton

Non-Sweet Yeast Rolls Other Than Named

1) Alisha Ruffcorn, North Liberty

2) Cecilia Naughton, Nevada

Sweet Rolls Other Than Named

1) Luann Sutter, Ankeny

2) Julia Corey, Ankeny

3) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

Overall Winners

1) Jill Gregoire, Cumming

2) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

3) Kay Smith, Des Moines

Sweepstakes/Reserve Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes – Luann Sutter, Ankeny

TIE – Reserve Sweepstakes – Jeffrey King, Newton

TIE – Reserve Sweepstakes – Marianne Carlson, Jefferson

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 138 divisions, 695 classes and over 6,800 entries at this year’s Fair. Food Department judging was held in the Elwell Family Food Center.