1. Sourdough
Entries into the Sourdough Category must be made from authentic Sourdough i.e. from dough which is naturally leavened and contains no added yeast. Fermentation comes from creating/utilising a sourdough starter/culture.
Additional ingredients (e.g. nuts, fruit, herbs, cheese etc) may be included but adding additional/separate yeast is strictly not permitted
2. Ciabatta
Moist Italian bread made with oil which has large air holes
3. Gluten Free
Bread of any variety, but must be made with gluten-free flour and gluten-free yeast
4. Baguette
Bread baked into a long, thin loaf. A traditional baguette has a crispy brown crust and a light, chewy interior
5. Bagel
A ring of yeasted wheat dough, with a brown exterior and chewy interior
6. Speciality - Sweet
An open category for you to show us your own unique sweet creations!
7. Speciality - Savory
An open category for you to show us your own savory based favorites
8. Challah
Traditional Jewish enriched plaited loaf
9. Wholewheat/Wholemeal
Brown bread made from wholegrain flour
10. Pretzel
Baked bread, both hard and soft-baked pretzels
11. Burger Bun
A bun made specifically for a burger patty, so that when it is cut in half, it carries the burger. It may be of any type, plain or flavored.
12. Flatbread
Breads made from usually unleavened dough and baked in flat loaves. From pitta to naan, focaccia to tortilla
13. Tiptree Showstopper USA
For the best and most creative bread made using a Tiptree product as an ingredient.
For stockists please visit Brands of Britain
14. Home Baker
Brown or white, fruit or plain, whatever takes your fancy. Entrants to this category must be considered amateur bakers according to the Rules of Entry and the use of bread machines is not permitted.
Note: The winner of the Home-Baker category is not eligible for the overall title of Tiptree World Bread Awards with IBIE
15. People's Choice (voted for online)
Think your favourite bakery deserves recognition? Then now’s your chance to vote and let the world know! Opening to votes 1st August 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: Baked pastries and goods often referred to as Viennoise are not eligible for these Awards.
Such items are usually made from laminated and enriched (with eggs, milk, butter, cream, sugar) yeast leavened dough or pastry. Examples include croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, Danish pastries.
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Past winners
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Rules of entry
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