The Bake Off Semi Final turned into banana-drama for Beca, as her fruity Showstopper failed to get a ‘oui’ from the judges during the French-themed Semi. Everyone felt tormented by the sight of the Charlotte Royale ‘brain cakes’, while Sue delivered the finest Marlon Brando impression on a British baking show to date. With the help of a few steamed buns in her cheeks…
Star Baker
Departing Baker
Quote Of The Night:
“Are you going to be moulding Dot Cotton?” – Mel on Frances’ Soap Opera Cake
#BakeOffFriends Titles:
L’un Avec Le Derrière Comme Une Pêche (@sret)
The One With Mel & Choux (@iamblond_e)
The One With The Phantom Of The Opera (@KatieKates_84)
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Signature Bake: Savoury Canapes
Beca
1. Beetroot, Horseradish and Salmon choux puffs
2. Welsh Rarebit Tartlets
3. Stilton and Walnut Macarons
Frances
1. Choux Pastry Tomatoes
2. Chantenay Carrots
3. Cauliflower Cheese Scones
Kimberley
1. Crab Profiteroles: choux buns filled with crab & wasabi mayonnaise
2. Shortcrust Tarts with scallops, pea and mint puree, parma ham and parmesan
3. Steamed Chinese Buns with barbecue chicken and water chestnuts
Ruby
1. Choux Buns filled with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and caramelised red onions
2. Spinach, parmesan & quails’ egg tartlets
3. Beetroot Jelly with crème fraiche on a rye & poppy seed biscuit
Technical Bake – Mary Berry’s Charlotte Royale
Technical Challenge Winner: Kimberley
The Showstoppers: Opera Cake
Beca – Banoffee Opera Cake
Frances – Great British Soap Opera cake
Kimberley – Passion Fruit and Lime Opera Cake
Ruby – Chocolate, Almond Praline and Saffron Opera