Traditional Shortening Featured in Fair Baking Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- Bakers from across the state brought their best baked goods to Des Moines for the Make It With Lard competition, judged Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

In 14 different classes of baked goods judged, lard was the only shortening that could be used.

Molly Thomas of Centerville won the Sweepstakes award. Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Tingley claimed the Reserve Sweepstakes honors.

Entries were judged on taste, texture, appearance and best use of lard.

Results follow:

Desserts – Cake

1) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge

2) Marjorie Rodgers

Desserts - Chocolate Chip Cookies

1) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

3) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Desserts - Drop Oatmeal

1) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

Desserts - Gingerbread

1) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

Desserts - Gingersnaps, Unfrosted

1) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

Desserts - Cookies Other Than Named

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

3) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Desserts - Overall Division Winners

1) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

2) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge

3) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

Quick Breads - Biscuits

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Quick Breads - Corn Bread

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

Quick Breads - Fruit Bread

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Quick Breads - Muffins

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Quick Breads - Nut Bread

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Quick Breads - Pumpkin (non yeast)

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

3) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

Quick Breads - Vegetable Bread

1) None awarded

Quick Breads - Zucchini Bread

1) Barb Miller, Prairie City

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

3) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

Quick Breads - Overall Division Winners

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

3) Molly Thomas, Centerville

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 177 divisions, 769 classes and over 9,856 entries at this year's Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny Ice Cream.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Thrills, August 10-20, 2017. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.