EVERY THANKSGIVING STARTS WITH A FARMER!

GATHER AROUND THE TABLE WITH FAMILY-FAVORITE RECIPES, HOLIDAY TREATS AND BAKING TIPS TO MAKE THANKSGIVING SPECIAL.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of family, traditions and the foods that bring us together. From warm dinner rolls passed around the table to homemade pies and favorite family recipes, wheat has a special place in many of those memories.

But long before the oven is preheated or the first batch of dough begins to rise, the story starts in a farmer's field.

This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating the growers who help make those traditions possible. We've gathered award-winning recipes, helpful holiday baking advice and nutrition information to make your Thanksgiving preparations a little easier and a lot more delicious.

From Oklahoma wheat fields to your family's table, there's so much to be thankful for.

The best Thanksgiving tables are filled with good food and cherished traditions. From warm dinner rolls to homemade pies, these wheat-filled favorites bring a little something special to every gathering.

JUNE'S WHITE DINNER ROLLS

A blue-ribbon recipe that's perfect for Thanksgiving. These rolls won first place in the senior division at the 2024 Best of Wheat Bread Contest.

PASS THE ROLLS, PLEASE

WHEAT PARMESAN CHEESE DINNER ROLLS

Add something new to your Thanksgiving table with these award-winning dinner rolls from the 2025 Best of Wheat Bread Baking Contest.

GET THE RECIPE

PECAN PIE

A traditional Thanksgiving favorite that also gives us an opportunity to highlight wheat's role in flaky homemade pie crusts.

SAVE ROOM FOR PIE

PUMPKIN BREAD

A seasonal quick bread that makes three loaves, making it particularly useful for holiday gifting or breakfast with visiting family.

BAKE UP SOME FALL FLAVOR

BRIE, APPLE & TURKEY CROISSANT PANINI

Turn leftover turkey into something delicious with creamy Brie, crisp apples and flaky croissants. A tasty twist on the traditional turkey sandwich!

TRY THIS LEFTOVER FAVORITE

Behind every holiday favorite is a farmer who made it possible.

WHEAT: SMALL GRAIN. BIG NUTRIENT.

There's more to your favorite holiday wheat foods than delicious flavor. Whole grain and enriched wheat foods provide important nutrients that help support energy, healthy muscles, immune function and overall well-being. Discover how one small grain can contribute so much to a balanced diet.

GRAND CHAMPIONS RISE TO THE TOP AGAIN

Two familiar faces took top honors at the 2026 Best of Wheat Bread Baking Contest, held Sept. 27 at the Oklahoma State Fair. Korben Gossen of Corn earned junior grand champion honors with his Route 66 Flag Bread, while Renee English of Oklahoma City captured senior grand champion honors with her Mother Road Polish Double-Braided Chalka. Both bakers claimed grand champion honors for the second consecutive year.

Sponsored by Oklahoma Wheat Commission, the annual contest celebrates Oklahoma's talented home bakers and the versatility of wheat. This year's entries embraced the spirit of Route 66 as the Mother Road celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The Best of Wheat Cookbook, featuring winning recipes, will be available in early 2027. Until then, CLICK HERE to explore past cookbooks and discover your next favorite bread recipe.

2027 BEST OF WHEAT THEME ANNOUNCED

From Thanksgiving dinner rolls to Christmas morning cinnamon rolls, bread has a special place in our favorite celebrations. That tradition inspires the theme for the 2027 Best of Wheat Bread Baking Contest — Baked Into Life’s Celebrations!

Oklahoma bakers are encouraged to celebrate holidays, family traditions and life's special milestones through their favorite bread recipes. Whether it's a treasured family recipe or a new creation, now is the time to start baking!

Contestants must first qualify through their county fair to compete at the Oklahoma State Fair. Watch our WHEAT LEARNING CENTER for the 2027 contest rules, and start testing those winning recipes!

THE SECRET TO SOFT, FLUFFY HOLIDAY ROLLS

There's nothing quite like the smell of homemade bread rising in the kitchen, especially during the holidays! But getting those Thanksgiving dinner rolls just right starts long before they reach the oven.

From choosing the right yeast to getting the perfect rise, a few simple techniques can make all the difference. Discover how yeast works and learn tips for baking soft, fluffy breads and rolls your family will love.

GET BAKING TIPS

DID YOU KNOW?

While families are planning their Thanksgiving menus, Oklahoma wheat growers are already working on another harvest.

Hard red winter wheat is typically planted in the fall. It begins growing before winter, becomes dormant during the coldest months and resumes growing in spring before harvest in early summer.

That means the journey to tomorrow's dinner rolls begins months before the flour ever reaches your kitchen.

Every loaf starts with a farmer.

Discover more about the wheat behind your favorite foods at our WHEAT LEARNING CENTER.

Oklahoma Wheat Commission | 8820 Silver Hill Dr | Oklahoma City, OK 73132 US

www.okwheat.org

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