The Bake Off Quarter Final may have been partially dairy-free, gluten-free and wheat-free – but there was no absence of emotion, drama and naughtiness in the sacred tent! The judges were left with a tough call to make, following Mary’s earlier admission that “At this stage, I’m not afraid of being critical…”
Star Baker
Departing Baker
Quotes Of The Night:
“Oh, my little knob’s fallen out…” – Christine
#BakeOffFriends Titles:
The One With The Budgie Smugglers! (@DJDunnings)
The One With The Exploding Bowl (@janesgrapevine)
The One With The Cabbage Bread (@NinnyBakes)
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Signature Bake: Wheat-free Loaf
Beca – Potato, Spelt and Rosemary Foccacia
Christine – Multi-seeded Loaf with Pumpkin, Sesame and Sunflower Seeds
Frances – ‘Chelsea Flour Show’ Bun Bouquet
Kimberley – Wild Garlic Pesto and Parma Ham Spelt Loaf
Ruby – Mango and Nigella Seed Spelt Cob
Technical Bake – Gluten-free Hazelnut Dacquoise
Technical Challenge Winner: Ruby
The Showstoppers: Dairy-free 3D Novelty Vegetable Cake
Beca
Spiced Pumpkin and Pecan ‘Cheese’ Cake (with added mice)
Christine
Sweet Potato Novelty ‘Guitar’ with Passion Fruit Icing and Marshmallow Fondant
Frances
Hidden Carrot Cake
Kimberley
Pumpkin and Spice Cake Toadstool House
Ruby
Carrot Cake and Pistachio Garden Plot