KILMARNOCK'S Brownings the Bakers is bidding to make its Empire Biscuit Scotland’s favourite treat in a new national contest.
The beloved Ayrshire bakery is taking part in the Great Scottish Bakery Referendum, part of the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2027, and will compete in a parliamentary debate on December 15 at the Scottish Parliament.
Declan McMahon, managing director at Brownings the Bakers, said: "The Empire Biscuit is a Scottish staple and ours is loved across the country.
"We put high quality ingredients together to create a classic.
"We’re not here to recreate history, we’re here to celebrate the icing to biscuit ratio, which is completely unbeatable.
"Critics might say modern voters want protein bars, but protein bars don't come with a joob joob or a cherry on top.
"We are pledging full icing coverage, fair jam distribution, and no half measures despite being two halves."
The Empire Biscuit, a fan favourite from Brownings, features two crisp biscuits sandwiched with jam, topped with icing, and finished with either a cherry or a classic joob joob.
It will go head-to-head with other Scottish favourites including Harry Gow’s Dream Ring, JG Ross’s butteries, McGhee’s morning rolls, Company Bakery’s sourdough, and Christie the Baker’s domino cake.
The national debate will see voters and MSPs help crown Scotland’s most beloved baked good in what organisers describe as a "fun, lighthearted" contest.
Brownings is encouraging supporters to get involved by liking, sharing, and using the hashtag #TwoHalvesOneNation.
The outcome of the referendum will coincide with the opening of entries for the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards.
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