DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2018) (readMedia)-- Iowa's best bread bakers were put to the test in the King Arthur Flour competition, judged on Thursday at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
Charlie Baumhover of Indianola won First Place Overall and a $200 gift card. David Coziahr of Council Bluffs earned Second Place Overall and a $150 gift card. Louise Piper of Garner claimed Third Place Overall and a $75 gift card.
Marianne Carlson earned the Sweepstakes award. Carol Shafer of Norwalk, Jeffrey King of Newton and Charlie Baumhover each shared the Reserve Sweepstakes award.
Entries were judged on flavor, appearance and texture.
Results follow:
Artisan
1) Charlie Baumhover, Indianola
2) Sandy Mccullough, Carlisle
3) Don King, Waverly
Beer
1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
2) Sandy Mccullough, Carlisle
Black Olive Pesto Bread
1) Hester Derscheid, Ellston
2) David Russell, Ames
Braided
1) Carol Shafer, Norwalk
2) Michelle Jackson, Van Meter
3) Emily Akkermann, Prescott
Bread Machine Bread
1) Emily Akkermann, Prescott
2) Diane Rauh, Des Moines
3) Terri Treft, Sioux City
Caraway Rye
1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
2) David Coziahr, Council Bluffs
3) Don King, Waverly
Cheesy Potato
1) Phyllis Olson, Newton
2) Louise Piper, Garner
Cinnamon
1) Louise Piper, Garner
2) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
3) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge
Egg
1) None awarded
2) Jeffrey King, Newton
English Muffin
1) None awarded
Focaccia
1) Jeffrey King, Newton
2) David Coziahr, Council Bluffs
3) Ellen Fairchild, Boone
French
1) Jeffrey King, Newton
2) David Russell, Ames
3) Louise Piper, Garner
Gluten Free
1) Jordyn Siepker, Des Moines
Herb
1) Carl Adams, West Des Moines
2) Charlie Baumhover, Indianola
3) Jenna Brady, Runnells
Mixed Grain
1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
2) Don King, Waverly
Oatmeal
1) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
2) Don King, Waverly
Potato
1) Jodi Brady, Runnells
2) Emily Akkermann, Prescott
3) David Coziahr, Council Bluffs
Raisin
1) Cecilia Naughton, Nevada
2) None awarded
3) Teresa Little, Des Moines
Raisin-Cinnamon
1) Cynthia Murphy, Des Moines
2) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge
3) Cecilia Naughton, Nevada
Rye
1) Don King, Waverly
Sesame Cheddar
1) None awarded
Sourdough
1) David Coziahr, Council Bluffs
2) David Russell, Ames
3) Robin Tarbell-Thomas, Centerville
White
1) Linda Torgeson, Radcliffe
2) Marianne Carlson, Jefferson
3) Kolby Cook, Pleasant Hill
Honorable Mention - Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge
Whole Wheat
1) Charlie Baumhover, Indianola
2) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge
3) Martha Eddy, Urbandale
Yeast Bread Other Than Named
1) Carol Shafer, Norwalk
2) Michelle Burgmeier, Lockridge
3) Sandy Mccullough, Carlisle
The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 171 divisions, 727 classes and over 9,574 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 Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.