Americas Best Raisin Bread Contest

From The California Raisin Marketing Board, contest for America’s best raisin bread.

Information on the contest and application form:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/professionals/manufacturing/baking/

What they are looking for: professional and commercial bakers to come up with a raisin bread recipe that can be marketed or commercialized. What they need as far as recipes: all must be in baker’s percentages and pictures of the finished loaf (including cross sections). Prizes are great: 12 winners will get a 5-day trip include to CA, visiting such places as Yosemite, San Joaquin Valley, CIA Napa – to take place Spring ’10. 30 finalists will receive recognition. The direct link to the application, including full rules, eligibility and dates:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/downloads/ABRBC_application_2009.pdf

And if you think raisin bread is b-o-r-i-n-g, check out the .pdf file of Artisan Raisin Breads
http://www.calraisins.org/images/pdf/PonsfordBakingBrochure.pdf developed by Craig Ponsford using California raisins. The Sweet Potato Bread with Raisins is one I want to try.

Good Luck!
Renee.



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