National Festival of Breads | The National Festival of Breads is a bread baking contest which encourages those who like to bake to develop their skills.

National Festival of Breads 2021

The National Festival of Breads is held every other year in Manhattan, Kansas. The next event is scheduled for June 12, 2021.

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Blackberry Ginger Speculaas Danish Wreath

Merry Graham of Newhall, California, won the 2019 National Festival of Breads food blogger division with her Blackberry Ginger Speculaas Danish Wreath.

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Chai Ube Rosette Rolls

RaChelle Hubsmith of North Logan, Utah, won the 2019 National Festival of Breads home baker division with her Chai Ube Rosette Rolls. She also received the Public Choice Award.

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Beetroot Amaretto Rolls

Shauna Havey, Roy, Arkansas, was a finalist in the 2019 National Festival of Breads. She won the Online People's Choice Award.

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Sicilian Star Bread

Brenda Watts, Gaffney, South Carolina, was a finalist in the 2019 National Festival of Breads. She won the Soy Award Home Baker Division.

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Recent Hints & Happenings

Request a Kansas Wheat 2019 Recipe Book

October 28, 2019
California and Utah bakers win National Festival of Breads baking competition

June 9, 2019
Plan to Attend Family Bread Festival on June 8

June 3, 2019
Mulled Spice is Inspiration for Repeat Finalist’s Entry

May 31, 2019

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Request a Kansas Wheat 2019 Recipe Book

The 2019 Recipe Book, featuring finalists' recipes from the National Festival of Breads, is available at no cost.

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Dr. Steve Johnston asked:

I want to increase the gluten in my homemade bread as much as possible to increase the protein levels in the bread. I am doing this in an attempt to get...

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Jeri Lloyd asked:

Could I take a regular bread recipe and make it in a bread machine? Thanks Jeri Lloyd

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