Local Youth To Participate in Bake Off

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Ever since "Cake Boss" became wildly successful, a younger generation has gotten fired up about baking.

And now, the Southampton Town Youth Bureau will host a baking contest, "Bake Yourself Happy", for students in grades 5 -12 on Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in the Hampton Bays Community Center, located at 25 Ponquogue Avenue.

The theme of the event is spring, with categories including cupcakes, muffins and cookies; entries will be judged on consistency, flavor and presentation by notable bakers Simon Jorna of Beach Bakery, Southampton Town Councilwoman Christine Scalera, and others, a release said.

Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Those who attend can sample entries, try their hand at cookie decorating, and enjoy the festivities.

Call 631-702-2425 with any questions or recipe tips.

Bakers should bring at least 18 servings of each entry, a printed copy of their recipes and, if applicable, include any related anecdotes, such as, "This recipe has been handed down through five generations" or “I first tasted these cookies in a Jersey Shore diner.”

Rules and entry forms are available here or in the Youth Bureau Office in Southampton Town Hall, located at 116 Hampton Road.

The registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 26.