Shortbread & Scones Competition Invitation

Come all ye sugar-coated, flour-flinging lads and lassies and butter up to the Society Tent with your finest entries for this year’s Shortbread and/or Scones Competition.
Do you have a beloved family recipe? Love to bake and experiment in the kitchen? If you’re an amateur baker, we invite you to compete at the Games (no professional bakers, please).
Shortbread Competition Rules
There will be two categories in this year’s Shortbread Competition: Traditional and Modern.
Shortbread will be judged on Taste, Texture, and Appearance. This competition is open to amateur bakers only.

Category Definitions
Traditional Shortbread
Traditional shortbread must be made exclusively with the three classic ingredients: flour, butter, and sugar.No additional ingredients may be added. Any shortbread containing flavorings, extracts, spices, chocolate, fruit, nuts, or other enhancements must be entered in the Modern category.
Modern Shortbread
Modern shortbread may include any additional ingredients in any quantity.
Entrants may choose which category to enter; however, judges reserve the right to reclassify entries if the chosen category does not align with the ingredients used.

Entry Guidelines

• One (1) entry per contestant per category
• Entries must be presented on non-returnable, separate plates with no identifying names
• Pre-made or store-bought dough is not permitted
• Shortbread may be round, square, or pie-shaped
• Each entry must include six pieces, each at least two inches square (or equivalent for other shapes)

Delivery & Judging
Entries must be delivered to the Scottish American Society of Central Florida / Information Tent no later than 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Judging begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.

• Judging will be conducted blind
• Judges’ decisions are final
• All entries become the property of the Scottish American Society of Central Florida, Inc.

Awards
Trophies will be awarded in both Traditional and Modern categories for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.Winners will be announced at the main stage near the ceremony field shortly after judging concludes. Trophies may be picked up at the Information / Society Tent.



Scones Competition Rules

There will be two categories in this year’s Scones Competition: Traditional and Modern. Scones will be judged on Taste, Texture, and Appearance.

Category Definitions

Traditional Scones
Traditional scones are rooted in early Scottish baking, originally prepared as a large, round, flat cake made with simple ingredients and baked on a griddle (or girdle). Once baked, the scone was typically cut into triangular sections for serving. For this competition, Traditional scones should reflect this classic style in both form and flavor, emphasizing simplicity and restraint. Entries should avoid added fruits, flavorings, fillings, or embellishments that materially alter the traditional taste or character.
Modern Scones
Modern scones follow the basic structure of a plain scone while allowing bakers to show creativity through added ingredients. Fruits, raisins, berries, jams, spices, glazes, and other enhancements are welcome in this category.
Entrants may select the category they believe best fits their scones; however, judges reserve the right to reclassify entries if the ingredients or presentation do not align with the selected category.
Entry Guidelines

• One (1) entry per contestant per category
• Entries must be presented on non-returnable, separate plates with no identifying names
• Pre-made or store-bought dough is not permitted

Each entry must include six pieces, each at least two inches square (or the equivalent in other shapes)

Delivery & Judging
Entries must be delivered to the Scottish American Society of Central Florida / Information Tent no later than 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Judging will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m.

• Judging will be conducted blind
• Judges’ decisions are final
• All entries become the property of the Scottish American Society of Central Florida, Inc.

Awards
Trophies will be awarded in both Traditional and Modern categories for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Winners will be announced at the main stage near the ceremony field shortly after judging concludes. Trophies may be picked up at the Information / Society Tent.