Tue, Aug 23, 2011
The bakers will be trying to avoid the dreaded "soggy bottom" in their bakes this week, which are all about pastry in making tarts. They will each be making a quiche for their signature, Paul looking for them not to overdo the flavors which may be a temptation. Their second bake, the technical, will be to make a tarte au citron, the recipe from Mary's own collection, albeit not with all the instructions provided. And their final bake of the weekend will be to make a selection of twenty-four sweet tarts, Mary and Paul looking for consistency across all twenty-four. Interspersed with the bakes, Mel and Sue speak of the specialized pastry section of the kitchen of King Henry VIII, tarts one of is favorite foods, and of the history of one of Britain's most beloved tarts, namely the Bakewell.
Tue, Sep 6, 2011
The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, is now halfway through. The bakers take on biscuits and these bite-sized, delicate delights prove too much for some. As always starting with the signature bake, the remaining eight must impress legendary cookery writer Mary Berry and artisan baker Paul Hollywood with their interpretation of a classic biscuit. Who will crumble when it comes to judging and whose ginger nuts are too hot to handle? Next up, the technical challenge, where following a Mary Berry recipe is not as simple as it would seem for our bakers, who start feeling the pressure when faced with brandy snaps. Finally, the toughest showstopper challenge yet as they attempt to bake and present a macaroon display that must taste as good as it looks. With five hours on the clock, every second counts. This is the last chance to impress the judges before someone's dream of becoming Britain's best amateur baker is over.
