Create-A-Mix project
2027 clay county only project (not eligible for State fair)
Description:
This project is designed to allow the use of a purchased box mix as one of the ingredients in a recipe. The finished product cannot be the result of making the product from the box instructions. The box mix has to be used with other ingredients to create a new product. You may create your own recipe or use suggestions from a box mix, cookbooks, etc.
Exhibit Guidelines:
- Baked exhibits must be non-perishable. Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling and meringue whether cooked or uncooked, are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or eggs/egg whites. Pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160 degrees F may be used. No home-canned fruits, vegetables or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. You must carefully wash your hands and make sure that your hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41 degrees F).
- A recipe card must accompany each baked item exhibited. Underline the two (2) or more ingredients you added to the box instructions. Include brand name of the box mix used. You will also exhibit your recipe box.
Exhibit Class Guidelines:
- Beginner (grades 3-5)
Using a mix, create your own six (6) baked cookies or six (6) baked brownies (non-perishable). Use at least two (2) other ingredients in addition to those called for in the mix. Start a recipe file box with at least three (3) different dated recipes on any size card. Each year you will add at least three (3) more dated recipes. Recipe box must be displayed. - Intermediate (grades 6-8)
Using a mix, create your own cake or bread (non-perishable). Use at least two (2) other ingredients in addition to those called for in the mix. Start a recipe file box with at least three (3) dated recipes or add at least three (3) recipes to the box started the previous year. Recipe box must be displayed - Advanced (grades 9-12)
Using a mix, create a non-perishable product. Use at least two (2) other ingredients in addition to those called for in the mix. Start a recipe file box with at least three (3) dated recipes or add at least three (3) recipes to the box from the previous years. Note: Originality and uniqueness of recipe will also be taken into consideration when judged in the advanced division. Recipe box must be displayed.
General Clay County 4-H Project record sheet:
*Optional - Judges are not to discredit if not turned in with project at judging.
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