Queensland’s bakers strutted their stuff in May, showing off their best creations at the Queensland Baking Show and the Excellence in Baking competition.

Queensland Baking was on display in May at the Queensland Baking Show. Long-time show competitor Tony Robinson from Ferny Way Bakery took out a swathe of awards for his white loaf, vanilla slice and apple pie as well as the Queensland Baking Show Perpetual Trophy.

This year, the show also saw some new entrants, including Brooke Hambly from Bruns Bakery in Brunswick Heads. She won awards for her white three-strand plait and her pasties and she also took out the Decorated Mud Cake category.

The Champion Loaf of the Show also went to a new face, Brad Harvey from Retail Food Group.

Baking Association of Australia executive officer Tony Smith says state-specific shows provide an opportunity for bakers to learn and improve their skills. He says the show is designed to give feedback to entrants on their work and that the open judging system allows competitors to listen in while the judging is going on. Then, after the award presentations, competitors are welcome to mingle with the judges, and discuss their scores.

May also saw the Excellence in Baking competition at Queensland Tafe. The competition, for apprentice bakers and pastry cooks, had categories in pastry and bread, and the winners from each category will go on to compete in the national final against other states later this year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO QUEENSLAND BAKING SHOW CATEGORY WINNERS:

Champion Loaf of the Show:
Brad Harvey

Champion Cake/Pastry of the Show:
Brooke Hambly

Most Successful Pastry Exhibitor:
Ferny Way Bakery

Most Successful Bread Exhibitor:
Ferny Way Bakery

Most Successful Apprentice Exhibitor:
Bakers Delight The Gap.