THREE ROUNDS
Round One: Submit your recipe by October 5
All submissions will be reviewed by Daily Herald baking judges. The top three recipes will be selected from each category (15 total finalists) to go on to Round Two.
Round Two: Home Baking Challenge
The 15 Round One Finalists will present their baked good at the Home Baking Event on October 27th at Novak and Parker in Mount Prospect. Recipes will be judged by a panel of experts on overall taste, creativity, appearance and texture.
The top recipe in each category will be selected. These 5 Round Two Finalists will get a prize and will also go on to represent the Daily Herald at America's Baking and Sweets Show!
The judges will also select one baker as the Daily Herald Home Baking Challenge Champion, who will receive a special prize and will get recognition in the Daily Herald newspaper.
Round Three: America's Baking and Sweets Show
The five finalists will compete against other contestants in America's Baking and Sweets Show home baking challenge November 11 - 13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Test kitchens will prepare your recipe on your behalf for presentation to the judges. You do not need to enter on their website. If you are chosen as one of the Round Two Finalists, you will be automatically entered.
All those competing at ABSS will receive two complimentary tickets to the show. Note: You do not need to be present at ABSS to win.
ABSS will select one winner from each category, and each winner will receive prizes.
Prizes are forthcoming.
For more information on America's Baking and Sweets Show, visit their website.
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