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Great British Bake Off episode 10 2014 - The Final: Just three challenges lie between the three finalists and the trophy. And what a trio of challenges they are: mastery of a classic pastry technique that normally takes a day — in just three hours #gbbo

Great British Bake Off episode 10 2014 – The Final: Just three challenges lie between the three finalists and the trophy. And what a trio of challenges they are: mastery of a classic pastry technique that normally takes a day — in just three hours; a Technical test that requires mastering the basics — with no recipe; and a Showstopper that demands delivery of perfect sponge, caramel, choux pastry…

Great British Bake Off episode 9 2014 - Patisserie: It’s semifinals time and the tension is palpable as the bakers take on patisseries. First, they’re challenged with Signature baklava. #gbbo #bakeoff

Great British Bake Off episode 9 2014 – Patisserie: It’s semifinals time and the tension is palpable as the bakers take on patisseries. First, they’re challenged with Signature baklava. Next is a most demanding Technical task — making the tricky German schichttorte, cooked in stages under a grill to create 20 layers. The Showstopper raises the bar even higher: the final four work non-stop to…

Great British Bake Off episode 8 2014 - Advanced Dough: It’s the quarterfinals of the competition and only five bakers remain. Mary and Paul up the ante to see which bakers will rise to the challenge. #gbbo #bakeoff

Great British Bake Off episode 8 2014 – Advanced Dough: It’s the quarterfinals of the competition and only five bakers remain. Mary and Paul up the ante to see which bakers will rise to the challenge. The competitors must make enriched sweet fruit loaves for their Signature, followed by a Technical challenge that stretches them to the limit. Finally, the bakers must make 36 showstopping…

Great British Bake Off episode 7 2014 - Pastries: Week seven in the tent sees the bakers tested on all kinds of weird, wonderful pastries. They’re assigned Signature savory parcels, ranging from pasties to samosas. #gbbo #gbbo2014

Great British Bake Off episode 7 2014 – Pastries: Week seven in the tent sees the bakers tested on all kinds of weird, wonderful pastries. They’re assigned Signature savory parcels, ranging from pasties to samosas. The Technical challenge throws them into uncharted territory with a pastry none has heard of: the round and crusty kouign amann. Paul tests the bakers’ patience in a challenge to…

Great British Bake Off episode 6 2014 - Continental Cake: And then there were six. The remaining bakers now face three European cakes. For the Signature, bakers are asked to make yeast-leavened cakes. #gbbo #bakeoff2014

Great British Bake Off episode 6 2014 – Continental Cake: And then there were six. The remaining bakers now face three European cakes. For the Signature, bakers are asked to make yeast-leavened cakes. Their work is cut out for them in the most demanding Technical challenge yet: they have two hours to make the 24-step Swedish Princess torte. And finally, for the Showstopper, they must create a…