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Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Wins Big | Des Moines News
A 77-year-old Des Moines baker, Anita Van Gundy, stunned judges at the Iowa State Fair’s Great Cinnamon Roll Challenge by winning $2,000 with her sticky pecan rolls—beating 79 others. Her secret? Mashed potatoes in the dough for ultra-soft texture, like sweet potato bread. The quirky contest, revived after a sponsorship break, celebrated her decades-perfected recipe, with judges raving about golden, perfectly structured rolls—and one joking he’d gain 1,000 pounds if he lived with her. Her granddaughter declared her “famous.” A sweet reminder: innovation thrives even in family recipes. Listen…
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