Pickens Baker to Compete for $250K Prize

CBS announced Tuesday the names of 10 amateur bakers who will compete in a new reality series, "The American Baking Competition," and a Pickens woman has made the cut.

The cast was chosen through a nationwide search and Francine Bryson, 44, of Pickens is hoping to bring home the dough. Bryson says in her introductory video that cooking is her "sanctuary" and a "hobby turned obsession."

Contestants will compete in three challenges each week: “Signature Bake,” “Technical Bake” and “Showstopper Bake.” The best competitor each week is dubbed the episode's "Star Baker."

The prize includes a publishing contract with Simon & Schuster for the baker to create his or her own cookbook, and $250,000 cash.

The show, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, premieres from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on CBS.