Bread wins first prizes

Local bakers have been awarded first prize for two of their products at the recent Newcastle Baking Show.

Led by bakery owners Joseph and Rosemarie Mondal, from Bakers Delight Umina and Woy Woy, a team of bakers won first place for their Country Grain Cob Loaf and White Sourdough.

Between both bakeries, three third places were also achieved.

"We are extremely passionate about baking hand-crafted fresh bread, so it was a great opportunity for the team to put their baking skills to the test against some of the state's best," said Ms Mondal.

"Our apprentice baker Leigh Sayer was a star performer on the day, baking many of the winning loaves including our Authentic Sourdough made the traditional way using a live culture."

A range of independent, retail franchise bakeries and large supermarket brands competed in the bakeoff.

The Newcastle Baking Show aims to continue to lift the standard of bread produced in the area and to ensure the art of fresh baking is not lost.

Media release, 26 Oct 2010 Rosemarie Mondal, Bakers Delight