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The 10 Most Important Things We’ve Learnt from Bake Off so far…

We’re only three episodes in, and already we’ve learnt more about quick bread and the perils of not turning an oven on than we ever thought possible. So In ode to our bakers, their triumphs and their disasters, here’s ten most important things we’ve learnt from Bake Off so far…

1. Life is harder, when you don’t have an Aga

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2. …and even harder when you forget to switch the oven on. Right Marie?

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3. When it comes to inspirational words of wisdom, Paul Hollywood is a man of just two…

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4. Contrary to popular belief, men can multitask…

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5. Bread making success can be significantly improved if your name is Paul

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6. Behind the hard-nosed, uncompromised judge is a playful man…

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7. When it comes to trees, Mary Berry prefers the chocolate variety…

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8. …and don’t get her started on a ‘breadcycle’

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9. After all of the heartache, the pressure and the stress, there’s nothing quite like achieving the perfect biscuit box…

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10. And let’s not forget, Paul Hollywood doesn’t like Lithuanian biscuits, he loves ’em…

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The Great British Bake Off returns to screens next Wednesday, 8pm on BBC One. Fancy another helping? Watch An Extra Slice, Fridays, 9pm on BBC Two.