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DEPARTMENT I - BAKING C & H Division II SUGAR SPECIAL AWARD JOLENE FARMER — SUPERINTENDENT JULIE NASH - ASST. SUPERINTENDENT To the exhibitor earning the most total points for PRESERVED FRUITS, JAMS AND JELLIES in the The amateur division includes anyone who bakes as a hobby and has never received any compensation for their baking. Only products of the Senior and Junior Division of the CANNING

g home kitchen are eligible to compete in the amateur division. g DEPARTMENT; to the exhibitor earning the most n

n ENTRIES: will be taken

total points for BAKED GOODS, and to the exhibitor i i A. Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

earning the most total points for CANDIES in the k (In the Agriculture Building) n Senior and Junior Divisions of the BAKING B. No exhibits will be received after these hours a n DEPARTMENT. All entries must be made with C &

b ENTRY FEES: a H SUGAR and bear the official C & H Sugar Entry Entry Fee of $1.00 each for the first 4 entries or $5.00 per sheet will be C Labels, which must be visible throughout the fair. charged to all exhibitors. Labels may be obtained during entering and then RELEASE DATE: attached to entry. Prizes will be in the form of store- Sunday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm

redeemable certificates good for C & H Granulated CASH PREMIUMS: Will be available next to the Ticket Office on Park St. Sugar, as follows: A. Monday - Saturday, September 1-6, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. First Prize $25 in coupons B. Sunday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (in the Ticket Office) Second Prize $20 in coupons C. After September 7 awards will be given out only during regular office Third Prize $15 in coupons hours. Premiums not claimed by September 30 will be considered a donation and will revert back to the Fair’s general fund. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT RULES: A. Exhibits must be on HEAVY DUTY white paper plates, inserted in zip lock bags, except cakes and large bread. BALL “BRING OUT YOUR BEST” FOOD B. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and shown in his/her own name and age category. PRESERVATION AWARDS C. Decorated cake dummies (pans, Styrofoam, etc.) shall NOT exceed 27x27x27 inches. D. Exhibitors shall be permitted to make one entry only under each class number. E. All exhibits of baked goods will be disposed of if spoilage should occur. F. Only products of home kitchens are eligible to compete. G. No mixes or pre-made dough will be allowed to enter. H. Superintendent reserves the right to allow or disallow any entry. We change judges every year. If you don't place this year, please try again next year. Different judges like different things, even though 2014 Adult & Youth Premium Food they follow the same judging criteria. I. No entry will be accepted unless a category for it exists and is listed Preservation Awards in the premium book. *Adult 1st Place winners will receive 2 (two) $5 product coupon (Ball or Kerr) and 1 (one) $3.00 product coupon. JUDGING CRITERIA FOR BREAD *Adult 2nd Place winners will receive 1 (one) $5 product coupon and 1 (one) $3.00 product coupon General Appearance Lightness *Youth will receive 1 (one) $5.00 product coupon Flavor (taste & smell) Crumb (texture) Crust

Bread should be so completely baked that when pressed upon, it All entrants in canning & baking are will spring out immediately upon release of pressure. An excellent loaf of bread should be uniform golden brown in color, oblong in eligible to enter a drawing shape, and about 9 x 4 x 4 inches in size. The flavor should be for Special Prizes! agreeable to taste, and with no suggestion of sourness. The crumb should be slightly moist, tender, yet not crumbling when compressed, light in weight in proportion to size, even grain. The BE SURE TO ENTER!! crust of a standard loaf should be tender and of medium thickness.

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YEAST BREAD 4. The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional Premiums: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 bakers or those who earn a significant portion of their livelihood On all breads 1 loaf constitutes an entry from baking may not enter. 4 rolls or constitutes an entry 5. Each recipe for “Design A ” contest must be original Loaves of bread DO NOT have to be put on a white paper plate. creations developed by the contestant(s) and should not be They do have to be put in Zip Lock Bags unless too large. entered in any other competitions (example: “Best of Show” at 1. White Bread 11. Focaccia Bread this fair. 2. Whole Wheat, 100% 12. Plain Rolls 6. The fair’s general rules and contest policies will apply when there 3. Whole Wheat Mixture 13. Parkerhouse Rolls is a question about a rule. However, in the event of a tie, only one

g 4. Cracked Wheat Bread 14. Whole Wheat Rolls First Place winner can be chosen. 5. Raisin Bread 15. Crescent Rolls n RECIPE 6. Rye Bread 16. Sourdough Rolls i 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 7. French Bread 17. Bread Sticks

k 3/4 cup granulated sugar 8. Sourdough Bread 18. Rolls 1 cup pack light brown sugar

a 9. Oatmeal Bread 19. Raised Doughnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 10. Artisan Bread 20. Other b 2 large eggs QUICK BREADS 3 cups all-purpose flour The following must be baked in a bread pan size no smaller than 8 x 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 inches: 1 teaspoon soda 25. Banana Bread 27. Cranberry Bread Mix-ins as needed/wanted (chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, etc.) 26. Date Bread 28. Pumpkin Bread Bakes in an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9: Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes 29. Cornmeal Bread 33. Baking Powder 30. 34. Pretzels Judging Criteria for Cakes: (LEAVE SPACE) 1. General Appearance 31. Plain Muffins (4) 35. Plain Crepes 2. Flavor (Taste and Smell) 32. Other Muffins (4) 36. Other 3. Texture 3 Special prizes will be awarded in the yeast bread CAKES division from RED STAR YEAST, For better display throughout the fair, please place cakes on a foil covered a brand of Lesaffre Yeast Corp. cardboard. No paper plates. 65. Chocolate Single Layer Cake 78. Bundt Cake Judging Criteria for : 66. White Single Layer Cake 79. Fruit Cake 1. General Appearance 67. Devils Food Single Cake 80. Pound Cake 2. Flavor (Taste and Smell) 68. German Chocolate Single Cake 81. Coffee Cake 3. Texture 69. Red Velvet Single Cake 82. Oatmeal Cake 4. Uniformity 70. Carrot Cake Single 83. Checkerboard Cake 71. Apple Cake Single 84. Cupcakes (4) COOKIES (Plate of 4) 72. Applesauce Cake 85. Jelly Roll Premiums: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 73. Angel Food Cake 86. Cake Doughnuts (4) 40. Applesauce Cookies 51. PartyCookies 74. Sponge Cake 87. Cream Puffs-unfilled (4) 41. Bar Cookies 52. Peanut Butter Cookies 75. Chiffon Cake 88. Cheesecake-Baked 42. Brownies 53. Refrigerator Cookies 76. Upside Down Cake 89. Any Other Cake 43. Carrot Cookies 54. Sandwich Cookies 77. Cake 44. Chocolate Chip Cookies 55. Snickerdoodles DECORATED CAKES 45. Coconut Macaroons 56. Sugar Cookies-Plain Classes: 95-98 must be real cakes, artificial decorations may be used 46. Drop Cookies 57. Sugar Cookies-Frosted Premiums: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 47. Filled Cookies 58. Swedish Spritz 48. Snap Cookies 59. Tarts 95. 49. No-Bake Cookie 60. Any Other Cookie 96. Birthday Cake 50. Oatmeal Cookies 97. All Occasion Cake 98. Decorated Theme Cake - “Feed Your Need for Fun”

“Design A Cookie” Sponsored by: Doug Bean of Quality Leather JUDGING CRITERIA FOR PIES Adult Premium: 1st $200; 2nd $100; 3rd $50 Appearance: Even brown color, perforations well distributed and Jr. Division Premium: 1st $100; 2nd $30; 3rd $20 adequate for escape of steam. Filling: Adequate in amount, uniform texture, smooth consistency, if Please follow all Special Department Rules on Page for entry. not a fruit pie. Filling should be of uniform thickness and texture 1. All entries must include typewritten recipe, every ingredient must throughout the pie, and of a consistency to cut and hold shape. be listed in exact measurements and the type of ingredient must Crust: Tender, flaky and crisp. The crust of pies should be flaky and be specified. All preparation steps, temperature and cooking tender, well browned and of uniform thickness (about 1/8 inch). The time must be specified. upper crust of a TWO crust pie should have adequate and evenly 2. Four (4) cookies on a white paper plate distributed air spaces to allow for escape of steam. 3. Follow basic recipe listed. You may vary quantities and add other Flavor: No distinctive fat flavor, good proportion of sugar to fruit or ingredients, but must include all 8 ingredients other ingredients. In fruit filling, flavor of fruit should be predominant, a. Example: reduce flour and add oatmeal OR add more white not too highly seasoned. Flavor is the most important consideration in sugar and less brown sugar. both crust and filling.

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PIES Premiums: 1st- $6.00 2nd- $5.00 3rd- $4.00 Premiums: 1st - $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 ETHNIC FOOD Pies must be in aluminum pans or disposable pans. 160. Baklava 162. Tortillas TWO CRUST PIE 161. Sopapillas 163. Any Other 100. Apple 103. Peach 101. Cherry 104. Rhubarb MEN’S DIVISION 102. Berry (any kind) 105. Any Other Variety (Criteria same as already listed) Premiums: 1st- $6.00 2nd- $5.00 3rd- $4.00 ONE CRUST PIE

g 165. Yeast Bread 169. Cinnamon Rolls 106. Lemon Meringue 110. Pecan 166. Quick Bread 170. Pie

n 107. Banana Cream 111. French Apple 167. Cookies (4) 171. Candy (6) i 108. Coconut Cream 112. Pumpkin 168. Cake 172. Any Other 109. Chocolate Cream 113. Any Other Variety k Premiums: 1st: $20.00 2nd: $10.00 3rd: $5.00 a 175. COOKIE JAR AWARD

b Judging Criteria for Candy: Jar of fancy assorted cookies made from different kinds of batters and 1. General Appearance doughs. There should be a variety of kinds displayed in an attractive wide- 2. Flavor (Taste and Smell) mouthed clear cookie jar of approximately one gallon capacity. It may be 3. Texture decorated as desired. Jar must be filled and should contain not less than 4. Uniformity eight (8) kinds of cookies. Bring one of each kind of cookie in a small box so judges need not open the jar. Jars count 40%, cookies 60%. CANDY Only products of the “home kitchen” are eligible to compete. Dipped 177. * *FOUR STAR BAKER AWARD** - ADULTS ONLY chocolates must be made entirely by exhibitor. Do not put paper Open to both professional & Amateur Bakers wrappers under or around candy. Use a white paper plate only. All entries must include recipes typewritten on 8 1/2 x 11 “ Premiums: 1st -$7.00 2nd -$6.00 3rd -$5.00 white paper.

120. Almond Rolls 129. English Toffee (6) Special Awards: 1st – Set of Kitchen Craft Pots & Pans 121. Pecan Rolls 130. Fondant (6) Courtesy of Kitchen Craft 122. Cherry Cordials (6) 131. Mints (6) 2nd - Kitchen Aid Mixer 123. Cherry Creams (6) 132. Penuche (6) Courtesy of EISF 124. Chocolate Creams (6) 133. Nut Brittle (6) 3rd - $50.00 125. Orange Creams (6) 134. Rocky Road (6) 4th - $35.00 126. Chocolate Fudge (6) 135. Taffy 127. Divinity (6) 136. Suckers (6) Exhibitor must enter all 4 items as a single entry. 128. Caramel (6) 137. And Other Kind (6) 1st place exhibitor not eligible to win award for 2 consecutive years. Recipes MUST be included with entry. Premiums: 1st- $12.00 2nd - $11.00 3rd - $10.00 Exhibitor must enter in at least one other category. 138. Best collection – 6 Kinds 2 pcs. each/not all dipped 1. Pie – 2 Crust 3. Cake – 1 full cake Premiums: 1st- $6.00 2nd - $5.00 3rd - $4.00 2. Loaf Yeast Bread 4. Cookies – (4) POTATO ITEMS – White or Wheat 140. Cake with Potato 142. Yeast Item with Potato 141. Cookies with Potato 143. Any Other Potato Item 180. “GIFT BASKET” – Adult or Junior Premiums: 1st- $6.00 2nd- $5.00 3rd- $4.00 Premium: 1st - $25.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00 One entry per person. Choose your own theme and carry it out in the HONEY DIVISION basket. Must include one baked item and one canned item prepared by 145. Cake w/Honey 148. Candy w/Honey the entrant and any other decorations or decorator items related to theme. 146. Cookies w/Honey 149. Any Other Honey Item Judging will be determined “Visual Only”, no tasting, opening of jars or 147. Yeast Item w/Honey packages.

Premiums: 1st- $6.00 2nd- $5.00 3rd- $4.00 JUNIOR DIVISION ZUCCHINI DIVISION BOYS & GIRLS AGES 8-11 YEARS, AGES 12-17 150. Zucchini Quick Bread 153. Zucchini Brownies 151. Zucchini Muffins 154. Zucchini Cake JUNIORS ENTER IN JR. DIVISION ONLY — JUDGING CRITERIA 152. Zucchini Cookies 155. Any Other Zucchini Baking SAME AS ALREADY LISTED. NO PILLARS ON CAKES. Premiums: 1st - $5.00 2nd - $4.00 3rd - $3.00 Boys & Girls Ages 8-11 Years 4 cookies or rolls, or 1 loaf constitutes an entry. 200. Bar Cookies 208. Peanut Butter Cookies 201. Brownies 209. Refrigerator Cookies

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E • in the decorated cake and cupcake division S 204. Gingersnap Cookies 212. Sugar Cookies-plain • I • • E • • R N • P classes both adult and junior division. •T •E • R 205. No-Bake Cookies 213. Any Other Cookie 206. Oatmeal Cookies 214. Miscellaneous 207. Party Cookies

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Boys & Girls Ages 8-11 Years CONTESTS 220. Chocolate Cake 226. Any Ethnic Food C & H SUGAR - Wednesday, September 3 221. White Cake 227. 2 crust Apple Pie Entry 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Judging 6:30 p.m., Needlecraft Building 222. Any Other Cake 228. 2 crust Cherry Pie 223. Cupcakes 229. 2 crust pie-Any Other Variety OATMEAL COOKIES 224. Decorated Cake 230. One crust pie-any Variety 225. Gingerbread House FIRST PRIZE: $100 and a Blue Rosette SECOND PRIZE: $50 and Red Rosette

g THIRD PRIZE: $25 and White Rosette Boys & Girls Ages 8-11 Years n

i 231. Whole Wheat Bread 235. White Rolls CATEGORY: Oatmeal Cookies 232. White Bread 236. Cinnamon Rolls k CONTEST DATE: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 233. Quick Bread-Any Variety 237. Baking Powder Biscuits

a DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Wednesday, September 3 2014 234. Muffins 238. Any Other 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. b ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry Boys & Girls Ages 8-11 Years - 6 pieces TIME & PLACE: Needlecraft Building, Judging - 6:30 p.m.

CANDY DIVISION GENERAL RULES 240. Suckers (6) 241. Any Other Variety (6) * Oatmeal Cookies must be made with C & H sugar. Attach an empty C & H bag to your recipe. Boys and Girls Ages 12-17 Years * Any age welcome to enter. Only one (1) entry per person allowed. 4 cookies or rolls, or 1 loaf constitutes an entry. * The contest is intended for amateur bakers only. Professional bakers or those who earn a significant portion of their livelihood from 250. Bar Cookies 258. Peanut Butter Cookies baking may not enter. 251. Brownies 259. Refrigerator Cookies * All entries must be accompanied with the typewritten recipe. Every 252. Chocolate Chip Cookies 260. Snickerdoodles ingredient must be listed in exact measurements and the type of 253. Drop Cookies 261. Sugar Cookies-frosted ingredient must be specified. All preparation steps, temperature and cooking time must be specified. 254. Gingersnap Cookies 262. Sugar Cookies-plain * Contestants submitting entries under another’s name will be 255. No-Bake Cookies 263. Any Other Cookie disqualified. 256. Oatmeal Cookies 264. Miscellaneous * Each recipe for the cookie contest must be original creations 257. Party Cookies developed by the contestant(s) and should not be entered in any other competitions (example: “Best of Show”) at this fair. Boys and Girls Ages 12-17 Years * The cookies must be made from scratch (no mixes allowed) a 268. Chocolate Cake 274. Any Ethnic Food minimum of 8 (eight) cookies on a plate must be submitted. 269. White Cake 275. 2 crust Apple Pie * Cookies must be made with oatmeal 270. Any other Cake 276. 2 crust Cherry Pie * The fair’s general rules and contest policies will apply when there is 271. Cupcakes 277. 2 crust pie - any other variety a question about a rule. However, in the event of a tie, only one First Place winner can be chosen. 272. Decorated Cake 278. One crust pie - any variety * All recipes become the property of C & H Sugar, Inc. and the 273. Gingerbread House Eastern Idaho State Fair and may be edited, adapted, copyrighted, published and used by them for publicity, promotion and advertising Boys and Girls Ages 12-17 Years at their discretion without compensation to the contestant. 279. Whole Wheat Bread 283. White Rolls * Plate and decorations are allowed. The fair is not responsible for the 280. White Bread 282. Cinnamon Rolls return of the plates. 281. Quick Bread-Any Variety 283. Baking Powder Biscuits Judging Criteria: Decisions are the sole responsibility of the state fair 282. Muffins judges and are final. Oatmeal Cookies will be judged on the following:

Boys and Girls Ages 12-17 Years - 6 pieces Flavor 30 points Texture 30 points CANDY DIVISION Originality 15 points 285. Suckers (6) 286. Any Other Variety (6) Ease of Preparation 15 points Appearance 10 points Boys & Girls Ages 12-17 Years - Gluten Free TOTAL 100 POINTS 285. Cake 288. Yeast Item 286. Cookies 289. Quick Bread 287. Brownies 290. Pie

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