HOME BAKING
Town House, 2nd Floor

Committee - Micky DiMartino, Maureen Czabaj, Laurie Hickson, Susan Saletnik, Cara Wilczynski

Challenge Recipe

RULES: ALL FOOD WILL BE CUT AND SOLD AT AUCTION.We do not accept exhibits that require refrigeration. All food must be cooled and placed in a re-sealable plastic bag. (Large cakes are exempted from this rule.) All food must be on a plate that can go to auction. All entries must include a complete recipe. (Please use a 3"x5" index card.) No box mixes (except specific category). All winning recipes become the property of the Hardwick Community Fair. All food must be made by exhibitor. Please note required amounts for some items. (When in doubt or not specified, 7 items on a plate.) RIBBONS ONLY.

ADULT COOKING

A.  PIES
    1.  Apple    2. Other Fruit  3. Other ingredients (i.e. Snickers Pie, etc.?)
B.  QUICK BREADS
    1.  Zucchini    2. Banana    3. Savory
C.  MUFFINS (7 on a plate)
    1.  Fruit/Berry    2. Vegetable    3. Berry
D.  BROWNIES
    1.  Plain Chocolate    2. Chocolate with extras  
E.  CAKES
    1.  Coffee    2. Favorite
F.  COOKIES
    1.  Chocolate Chip    2. Oatmeal Raisin    3. Favorite
G.  IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN!©
Any recipe that features pumpkin
H.  SQUARES (7 on a plate)
    1.  Fruit    2. Other
I.  I FOUND MY THRILL ON BLUEBERRY HILL:  Your favorite blueberry recipe (NO MUFFINS OR PIES, PLEASE) (small items, 7 on a plate)
J.   CARAMEL CHAMELEON: Make caramel the predominant feature in a gooey, chewy sweet!
K.   EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!:  Use any of the veggies from your garden and create a sweet treat!
L.   I’M A CHOCOHOLIC! Your favorite recipe using lots of chocolate!
M.  TEA RINGS
N.  I'M A SAP FOR MAPLE: Any recipe that features maple flavoring!
O.   PROCEED GINGERLY Your favorite recipe featuring ginger (dried or fresh)
P. HARDWICK FAIR CHALLENGE RECIPE:  This year's challenge will be to see who can create the best Banana Upside Down Cake. The recipe may not be altered in any way.
Q.  I'm Dreaming of A White Chocolate: Use white chocolate to make dreams come true.
R.  Yeast bread: 1. White 2. Wheat 3. Whole Grain
S. GLUTEN-FREE: New category for people who have sensitivity to wheat, rye, barley and oats!Any recipe.

Challenge Recipe
BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Ingredients:
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
½ cup pecan halves
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Cake:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a greased 9-inch springform or baking pan. Arrange pecans on top with flat sides up. Pour remaining teaspoon of lemon juice into a small bowl; add the bananas and stir carefully. Drain. Arrange the bananas in a circular pattern over the pecans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt, eggs, lemon peel and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over bananas. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate.

GOOD LUCK!

KIDS COOKING