4-H Baking Contest

Categories

4th and 5th grade

Entries can be sweet or savory.

RULES

No store bought mixes
Include a copy of your recipe (name on back)
On the bottom of your disposable container, include your full name and grade.
Select 3 of your best pieces

JUDGING CRITERIA

Characteristics: How it tastes, the texture of the product, uniformity of the product (color, shape, done-ness, etc.)
Presentation: How you’ve styled/plated your entry
Creativity
Adherence to rules

Resources:

National Cornbread Festival

6th – 8th grade

From classic to creative mix-ins (no iced cookies)

RULES

No store bought mixes
Include a copy of your recipe (name on back)
On the bottom of your disposable container, include your full name and grade.
Select 3 of your best cookies

JUDGING CRITERIA

Characteristics: How it tastes, the texture of the product, uniformity of the product (color, shape, done-ness, etc.)
Presentation: How you’ve styled/plated your entry
Creativity
Adherence to rules

9th – 12th grade

Baked and frosted/decorated cupcakes (any flavor or variety)

RULES

No store bought mixes
Include a copy of your recipe (name on back)
On the bottom of your disposable container, include your full name and grade.
Select 3 of your best cupcakes
All decorations must be edible

JUDGING CRITERIA

Characteristics: How it tastes, the texture of the product, uniformity of the product (color, shape, done-ness, etc.)
Presentation: How you’ve styled/plated your entry
Creativity
Adherence to rules

Hygiene in the Kitchen

Avoid preparing baked goods if you are feeling ill, are waiting on COVID-19 test results, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
Practice cleanliness and good hygiene by washing your hands for 20 second with soap and warm water before, during and after preparing food.
Clean surfaces and utensils in soap and hot water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food.
Thoroughly sanitize your electronic device prior to food preparation if using and touching.

Contest Details

Monday, May 24, 2021

Entries will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Drop off at the 4-H Office (UT Extension Marshall County)

Directions: Hardison Office Annex located at 230 College St. Lewisburg, TN

Park in gravel lot off N. 4th Ave. and enter through double doors (follow signage and 4-H Clover).

TERRI ORR

Terri Orr
Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development
Phone: (931) 359-1929
Email: terorr@utk.edu