GBBO Blog - Doing the double: Dairy Week & 1920s Week

Our GBBO Blog is back and this time we’re catching
up on the last two weeks; Dairy and 1920s. 

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It was sad to see Amelia go in Bread Week, but the tent quickly learnt that there is no point crying over spilt milk as they looked ahead to the first ever GBBO Dairy Week! And it was udderly brilliant. 

Week 4 was kick-started with a typically on-theme practical challenge: dairy cakes. To ensure his cake was extra moist for the judges, David went for a ‘full mouthful’ of limoncello; Helena continued the Halloween theme with a ‘groovy ghouly’; Henry had the shakes; and Michael had a meltdown. ​​

​The technical turned out to be a Henry VIII fave. Prue was looking for a Tudor classic in the form of 12 maids of honour (yeah, we didn’t know what they were either). With no room for soggy bottoms, the tent was put to the test in a flurry of lumpy curd, timing issues and disfigured Tudor roses. Steph may have come first in the technical, but overall Paul was not impressed with any of them (is he ever?). 

The final test was in the form of milk-based Indian sweets for the showstopper. The mishti challenge saw Steph and David battling it out for Paul and Prue’s approval, but it was Steph who took the title as Star Baker (as well a Best Fringe) whilst we said a sad goodbye to Phil (and Norman the gnome). Poor Henry had an ice cream nightmare, but at least, according to Prue, his balls were firm. Plus, did anyone else spot the cheeky hug between him and Alice? Is there romance in the tent? 

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This year, we’re celebrating our brand ambassador #bakebosses so keep your eyes peeled for weekly Archangel Showstoppers.

Our Dairy Week Cake Angels x GBBO bake comes from trained chef and loyal Archangel, Jess (@whatjessicabakednext). She created this brilliant no-bake cheesecake, topped with caramel sauce and our Zillionaire Sprinkles – a dinner party classic! Want to give it a try yourself? Click here for the recipe.  

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Well, 1920s Week was a roaring success. 

​We saw the second Hollywood Handshake of the series as David pulled out all the stops to create an exquisite selection of ‘perfect custard pies’ for the practical, whilst Rosie had a flop, dropping hers on the floor (did anyone else sing ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Tart’ to themselves?). 

This week’s technical challenge was a corker. Not only was the name a mouthful, but the phrase ‘beignets soufflés’ was met with a look from the tent which can only be described as ‘HUH?’. It was a struggle for most; the boys seemed to have problems with their stiffness; and Michael (once again) crumbled under the pressure (*heartbreak*). #RealMenCry

When the mood is low, where do you go? To the bar of course! This week’s showstopper came at the perfect time; with a nod to the prohibition era, bakers were tasked with creating a tiered cake using alcohol. Although pina colada proved to be a solid favourite, Helena’s cocktail of choice is a Vampires Kiss (obviously!). Congratulations to Steph who took the title, once again, as Star Baker. ​

​But just when we thought there couldn’t be any more surprises….. a double eviction! In a SHOCK twist, we said goodbye to wonderful Welsh Michelle and Halloween Queen Helena. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. But the show must go and the proof is in the pudding as next week is DESSERT WEEK. 

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We're giving away a GBBO inspired prize next Tuesday, ahead of Dessert Week, for entrants that retweet this blog, follow us and tag a friend on Twitter.  GOOD LUCK.