Gala Retail has teamed up with Virgin Media Television to launch a search for Ireland’s Best Baker and Junior Baker of the Year.
Whether you’re a passionate home baker or a rising young talent, the competition aims to recognise and reward homegrown baking talent from every corner of the country and win a share of €4,500 in cash prizes, plus the opportunity to feature on Ireland AM!
The competition is now open to bakers across Ireland. Adults can compete for the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Baker and a prize of €3,000, while budding bakers aged 12 to 16 can enter the Junior Baker category, where the winner will receive €1,500.
To enter, participants must submit their original recipe along with a photo of their baked goods. Entries must fall into one of the following six categories – cupcakes, muffins, scones, breads, tart or traybakes.
The competition was launched on Ireland AM and will run until 13th April with a cross-station promo running for two weeks until 6th April. Finalists will have the opportunity to present their winning bakes on Ireland AM and share their baking journeys with viewers across the country.
Entries are open until Sunday 20th April, with finalists to be announced shortly after. The grand bake-off judging event will take place on May 8th, where the final winners will be crowned!
Think you have what it takes to rise to the top? Email your recipe, a photo of your baked goods and your contact details to irelandamcomp@virginmedia.ie. Or, visit www.gala.ie/bestbaker for more information.