Engine 5 Bakehouse competes for national Sweetest Baker title

WATERVILLE — Engine 5 Bakehouse is competing to be named the Sweetest Bakery in America, the bakery announed.
From July 1 through Sept. 30, the contest, organized by Dawn Foods, a $2B global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier, invites communities across the country to cast their vote and help their favorite bakery win the title of Sweetest Bakery in America.
Engine 5 Bakehouse, at 140 Western Ave., is a local bakery that produces quality baked goods in a real firehouse.
In October, Dawn Foods will name one National Grand Prize Winner, along with the Sweetest Donut Shop, Sweetest Cake/Cupcake Shop and Sweetest Full Line Bakery in each state, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The national winner will receive a trip for two to Dawn’s Innovation Studio in Jackson, Mich., to participate in a workshop with Senior Bakery Application Chef Melissa Trimmer. State winners will also receive support from Dawn Foods to help promote their bakeries in their communities.
Last year, 890 bakeries participated and drew nearly 1.7M votes across the United States and Puerto Rico.
To vote for Engine 5 Bakehouse can enter once per day online at the contest’s website at SweetestBakeryInAmerica.com or by texting SBA1565 to the short code 474747.