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Exhibits - Department 6 Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Candies and Pies
Exhibits
DEPARTMENT 6
BREADS, CAKES, COOKIES, CANDIES, AND PIES
(Enter 1/4 cake, except for decorated cakes; enter only 1/2 loaf yeast or quick breads)

CLASS 6A - BREADS 1ST 2ND HM
1. Biscuits (Any Kind) 2.50 1.50 HM
2. Bread, Loaf 2.50 1.50 HM
3. Coffee Cake 2.50 1.50 HM
4. Muffins 2.50 1.50 HM
5. Quickbread, Fruit, Nut, Vegetable 2.50 1.50 HM
6. Rolls (6) 2.50 1.50 HM
7. Skillet or Soda Bread 2.50 1.50 HM
8. Any Other Bread (Identify) 2.50 1.50 HM
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED FOR JUDGING BREADS
Appearance - Looks tender and good; even golden brown color; good shape, well proportioned, even rounded top.
Flavor - Good, well blended flavor; pleasing
Texture - Fine even grain; thin cell walls; feathery light Crumb - Creamy white color, slightly moist, light and elastic, tender.
Crumb - Creamy white color, slightly moist, light and elastic, tender
 
CLASS 6B - TUBE, LOAF OR SHEET CAKES
(Display 1/4 cake covered in clear plastic)
1. Angel Food cake 4.002.00 HM
2. Cup Cakes (6) 4.002.00 HM
3. Fruit Cake 4.002.00 HM
4. Jelly Roll Cake 4.002.00 HM
5. Pound Cake 4.002.00 HM
6. Spice Cake 4.002.00 HM
7. Any Other 4.002.00 HM
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED FOR JUDGING TUBE OR LOAF CAKES
Appearance - Pleasing appearance; slightly rounded top; unfrosted; smooth uniform, light brown; Frosted: frosting free from stickiness; crystals or crustiness; characteristic of type.
Crumb - Smooth and velvety; slightly moist; light and tender; pleasing color.
Texture - Fine, even grain; thin cell walls; feathery light.
Flavor - Delicate, well blended flavor; sweet flavor, free from strong flavor, tastes good.
 
CLASS 6C - LAYER CAKES
(Display 1/4 cake on tray covered in clear plastic)
1. Apple Cake, Raw 5.003.00 HM
2. Caramel Cake 5.003.00 HM
3. Carrot Cake 5.003.00 HM
4. Coconut Cake 5.003.00 HM
5. Devil's Food Cake 5.003.00 HM
6. German Chocolate Cake 5.003.00 HM
7. Spice Cake 5.003.00 HM
8. White or Yellow Cake 5.003.00 HM
9. Any Other Layer Cake (Identify) 5.003.00 HM
 
CLASS 6D - COOKIES
(Display on cardboard tray covered with clear plastic. Six of each re-quired for judging.)
1. Bar or cut strips 3.00 2.00 HM
2. Brownies 3.00 2.00 HM
3. Decorated 3.00 2.00 HM
4. Drops (Chocolate Chip, Etc) 3.00 2.00 HM
5. Filled or Sandwich 3.00 2.00 HM
6. Refrigerator or Rolled 3.00 2.00 HM
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED FOR JUDGING COOKIES
Appearance - Outside uniform, not too thick, size-not over 3"; surface texture and color.
Texture - Characteristics of type.
Flavor - Natural flavor of ingredients.
 
CLASS 6E - CANDIES
(Six pieces of each required for judging)
1. Caramels 3.00 2.00 HM
2. Chocolates 3.00 2.00 HM
3. Fruits 3.00 2.00 HM
4. Fudge 3.00 2.00 HM
5. Hard Candies or lollipops 3.00 2.00 HM
6. Mints 3.00 2.00 HM
7. Molded or Decorated 3.00 2.00 HM
8. Seafoam or Divinity 3.00 2.00 HM
9. Any Other (Identify) 3.00 2.00 HM
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED FOR JUDGING CANDIES
Appearance - Color, size and shape of pieces.
Texture - Crystalline - velvety, creamy, smooth.
Consistency - Crystalline - firm, not hard or soft. Noncrystalline - should hold shape, no crystals.
Flavor - Blended, high quality, pleasing.
 
CLASS 6F - PIES
1. Fruit Pies 4.50 3.50 HM
2. Meat Pies 4.50 3.50 HM
3. Cream Pies 4.50 3.50 HM
4. Other Style Pies 4.50 3.50 HM
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED FOR JUDGING PIES
Entry must have at least 60% of the primary ingredient in filling. It does not need to be a "traditional" two-crusted pie. Must be presented on a disposable aluminum (throw-away) pie pan.
Flavor - Blended, high quality, pleasing
Appearance -
Color, texture and doneness -
Creativity -
Ease of Preparation -
General Appeal -



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