Entries for the 2025 National Festival of Breads Open November 1

November 1, 2024 Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Just in time for home bakers to experiment over the holidays, entries for the 2025 National Festival of Breads will open on November 1. The biennial competition invites amateur bakers to showcase their baking skills with original recipes. 

Cheesy Comfort Food Crowned Champion of The 2023 National Festival of Breads

June 6, 2023 Kansas Wheat

Football fans and super hosts alike should pin or post this year’s winning recipe for the 2023 National Festival of Breads, the nation’s only amateur bread-baking competition. The invention of Gloria Piantek of West Lafayette,

Finalists Selected for 2023 Virtual National Festival of Breads

May 16, 2023 Kansas Wheat

A panel of judges has selected the final recipes that will be represented in the eighth National Festival of Breads, sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company® and Kansas Wheat. This year’s virtual event is scheduled for June 1, 2023. 

National Festival of Breads Opens Entries for the 2023 Virtual Contest

January 6, 2023 Kansas Wheat

Whether it is a go-to recipe, a revamped family favorite or a combination of unique-to-you flavors, put your creativity to the test in the quest to become the Best of Breads Champion in the 2023 National Festival of Breads. Enter your favorite yeast bread or roll recipe now through February 13, 2023, for the chance to win prizes and share your tips and tricks with other amateur bakers across the country. 

A Thai Twist on a Family Favorite Tops the 2021 Virtual National Festival of Breads

June 14, 2021 Kansas Wheat

Inspired by American classics like PB&J and cinnamon rolls, Anakkarat Barth infused Thai flavors into her family’s favorite recipes to create her winning recipe for the 2021 National Festival of Breads — Savory Thai Peanut Sauce Rolls.