DIVISION E: COOKERY

Judging Requirements and Advice for Cookery Classes
1 BREAD: Well risen, evenly baked, no cracks; internal texture light and even;
wholemeal less well risen and closer in texture than white.
Cooked in oven except class 105. List ingredients for Savoury Bread class.
2 SCONES: Even in size, shape and texture, almost as tall as round; texture firm and
spongy. Sweet Scones: use fluted cutter. Savoury Scones: use straight-sided cutter.
3 VICTORIA SANDWICH: Fill with raspberry jam and sprinkle top lightly with
caster sugar. Top to be free from cooling tray marks and without bubbles.
Texture: fine/evenly risen. Use 7” or 8” round tins.
4 Do NOT use cake or bread mixes.
5 PRESERVES: You must use a clear jar without a trademark on it OR the lid.
Use new plastic lined twist top lids for the Show – plain white, gold or gingham blue or
red lids are suitable.
Do not use lids that have a broken safety seal, have previously been marked or show signs of
damage. No wax disc is required under the lid.
Fill to the brim and neatly attach a stick-on label on the side of the jar, showing the contents,
with a warning if hot/spicy, and the date made (day/month/year).
JAMS, JELLIES & MARMALADES: Use a twist top lid as detailed above OR a wax disc and
cellophane cover. Should be less than 12 months old.
CHUTNEYS & PICKLES: Use a twist top lid ONLY as detailed above. Give a warning
if hot/spicy. Make at least 2 months before the Show but should be less than 12 months old.
CURDS: Must use wax circle and cellophane. Should be less than 4 weeks old.
HONEY: Should be shown in a squat honey jar with traditional gold metal screw top lid. Label should show the date harvested.
DRINKS AND OILS Use new bottles and seals. You must label the bottle with the date of making.
6 Use either Metric or Imperial measures given. Do not mix the two in one recipe.
7 Unless otherwise stated, a paper plate is provided for display.

The Musson Cup: given for most points awarded for baking – Classes 102 -119
The Cuthbert Cup: given for most points awarded for Preserves – Classes 120 – 132
The Maria Eppel Trophy: awarded for “Best in Show Baking” for Classes 102-118

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