Annual Benda Bread Baking Contest winners

The winners of the Creemore Farmers’ Market’s inaugural Creemore Annual Benda Bread Baking Contest held Saturday (from left) Megan Kloet, with son Wyatt, (winner in the pastry category with Meyer Lemon sweet rolls);Lorraine Longmuir (winner in the white bread category with jalapeno cheese bread); market vendor Michelle Lakoseljac, of ‘Baked by Shell’ (winner in the gluten-free category with sourdough bread); and Tony Fry, not pictured, (winner in the dark bread category) made off with the prize of 50-pound bag of flour each, donated by K2 Milling. The contest had 24 entries in total which were judged by marketgoers. The success of the event, originally pitched by Jan Benda, has inspired organizers to hold a March 25 baking contest for cookies, bars and squares.