{Kellie White’s Honey Sesame Bagels}
Before the rise of today’s celebrity chef, the unsung heroes of the homecooking world battled it out every year for a chance at super-stardom at The Pillsbury Bake-Off. Now in its 46th year, the national competition grants homecooks from across the country the opportunity to gain national recognition and a whopping $1 million grand prize.
Every year, thousands of contestants enter Pillsbury’s scrumptious competition, hoping to earn a spot among 100 finalists. The contest features three different categories: Amazing Doable Dinners, Simple Sweets and Starters, and Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts. Of the thousands who enter, only 33 are selected in each category to move to the final round.
This year, two St. Louis-area residents survived the preliminaries: Kathy Ferder of Lake St. Louis and Kellie White of Valley Park. Both women will compete in the elite final round Nov. 11 in Las Vegas. Ferder will compete in Simple Sweets and Starters with her Kickin’ Spinach and Cheese Bites, while White will enter her Honey Sesame Bagels in the Quick Rise and Shine Breakfast competition.
Check out what these homecooks can do for yourself; both recipes are available here and here.
-photo courtesy of Pillsbury
This article appears in October 2013.