The Great British FINAL! Bake Off
Who will Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood crown champion as Bake Off draws to a close?
Tuesday, 8pm, C4 Cookery
The remaining bakers compete in this year’s final, with epic challenges set by Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith. They’ll be creating an elegant summer picnic with small cakes, veggie pies and their own bread for sarnies, then for the Showstopper they must impress with an edible planet sculpture. Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas are on hand to observe the fun and reveal the winner.
ATHE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF Tuesday, 8pm, C4 Cookery
fter weeks of creating marvellous, mouthwatering culinary treats, victory – and the coveted trophy
– are within touching distance for the remaining ‘We were quite bakers in the final constrained with time of The Great in the Signature – British Bake Off. it went to the wire,
But they have three which made it
Picnic grub… epic challenges to get dramatic!’ teases Paul.
Veggie pies through first as they aim ‘And the Showstopper to impress judges Dame Prue with the edible planet is a
Leith and Paul Hollywood. really original challenge using
For the Signature, the many different flavour finalists lay on a summer picnic combinations.’ with exquisitely decorated While the small cakes and veggie contestants are put pies, while they also have to to the ultimate test make their own bread loaf to as they tackle the produce rounds of delicious ambitious bakes, sandwiches. Then, after a tricky Technical, there’s an out-of-this-world Showstopper as they construct an intricate edible planet sculpture!
Tension
Paul admits he was blown away by their efforts.
‘Flavour has been king this series, and that became apparent in the final,’ he explains. ‘The baking was exceptional. They were very polished and have learnt so much from their journey in the tent and the finished articles were stunning creations. It was difficult to judge!’
Another highlight for Paul and Dame Prue is the arrival of the finalists’ friends and families, who lend support when the winner is revealed.
‘It’s lovely to meet the families,’ says Paul. ‘Everybody piles into the tent after we announce the winner – it’s mayhem but cute to see their reactions, and they all try to get a picture!’
Use your loaf… The bakers make bread