LAKE HAVASU CITY – The ovens were hot, the dough was rising, and the competition was fierce at the 1st Ever Sourdough Bake-Off held on July 28. With 24 mouthwatering submissions and a spirited judging session at noon, this inaugural event not only showcased the best in sourdough baking but also raised a fantastic $480 for Lake Havasu’s Food Bank.
Judging was a tough task for the esteemed panel: Shawn Lawless of I Love LHC, Melanie Preston of Havashire Festivals, and Dawn Hansen from Mohave Mortgage.
After a thorough tasting, the judges crowned the winners across seven exciting categories: Best Ear, Carley Iasparro; Best Traditional Sourdough, Ian Andrews; Best Classic Sourdough, Carley Iasparro; Best In Show, Carley Iasparro; Best Specialty, Sean and Tara Watkins; Best Design, Sean and Tera Watkins.
Stay tuned for details on the Second Annual Sourdough Bake-Off!
