Machine Project

Superbunker, Machine Project and Make Magazine present: DORKBAKE!

giant robot illustrated by Richard Horne for “How to Survive a Robot Uprising”.

Construct Oven

• Teams or individuals will construct ovens using only the heat of a standard 100-watt incandescent bulb.
• The name “Easy-Bake Oven” is property of Hasbro and shall not be mentioned again.

Bake Item

• Oven makers shall create a food item at home with said oven.
• Item must be large enough for four judges to each have a taste.
• Home baked goods may use any ingredients, but…
• You’ll probably want to practice with the Standard Ingredients which will be provided in the final bake-off.

Be Judged

• On Feb 3rd, registered contestants will bring ovens and pre-cooked items to Machine Project
• Each oven-item combination shall be judged on engineering, tastiness and presentation.
• All ovens will remain on display at Machine.
• The chosen finalists will compete in a public bake-off.

Compete in Final Bake-Off

• Within the time limit and under the full glare of public attention, each finalist oven team must mix and cook an item.
• A standard 100 watt light bulb will be provided for use in the final bake off
• Only the Standard List of Supplied Ingredients may be used in the final bake-off

Give Presentation

• While the items are baking, a representative of each oven must give a brief presentation
• Presentation may be about the oven technology, cooking techniques, history of cupcakes, the recipes of Nikola Tesla or anything else the person/team considers relevant.
• Props and costumes are encouraged.

Win!!

• Each finalist shall be judged on engineering, tastiness, presentation and overall zazz.
• Prizes include subscriptions to MAKE and CRAFT, a free class at Machine, electronic kits and other goodies.

The Dorkbake FAQ is here

Register now to DORKBAKE

Feb 3rd, 2007

Registration is $13.37

To pay by check:

mail a check made out to Machine Project for $13.37 to:

Machine Project
PO Box 26900
Los Angeles, CA 90026