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8 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
Twelve amateur home bakers face two 'Cake' challenges; the; signature is Cupcake's a half dozen each of two different flavours, the technical is a genoise sponge with Chantilly cream, white chocolate crunch and wild Wexford strawberries.
Episode 2
The eleven remaining amateur home bakers face two 'Tart' challenges in the tent; the; technical is a Bakewell Tart with raspberries pistachio nuts and apricot glaze, the showstopper is one savoury tart and one sweet tart of their choice.
Episode 3
The ten remaining amateur home bakers face two 'Bread' challenges; the signature is an Irish Bread basket (Soda Bread, Tea Bread, Non-Yeasted Bread) , the technical is Paul Kelly's Favourite Party Bread with seven toppings and fresh yeast.
Episode 4
The nine remaining amateur home bakers face two 'Dessert' challenges; the technical is a Cider and Apple Warm Pudding with Elderflower Custard, while the showstopper is a trio of desserts; a Crumble, a Roulade and a bread based dessert.
Episode 5
The seven remaining amateur home bakers face two 'Chocolate' challenges; the signature is a their perfect Chocolate Cake, while the technical is a trio of Chocolate Bavarois with Orange and Mango Jelly, cookie crumble, Tuiles and cream.
Episode 6
The six remaining amateur home bakers face two 'Patisserie' challenges; the technical is the French classic a Mille-Feuille, while the showstopper is a Croquembouche which is structure of Choux Pastry Puffs filled with Creme Patisserie.
Episode 7
The four semi-finalist home bakers face two semi-final challenges; the signature is a cake symbolizing the bakers journey through the bake off, while the technical is a Crab and Sea Beet Tart followed by a Carrageenan Mousse.
Episode 8
The three finalist home bakers face two final challenges; the technical is Petits Fours - Vanilla Fudge, Poppy Seed Tuiles, Fruit Tartlets and Salted Caramel White Chocolate Lollypops, while the show stopper must either reflect the natural landscape or the built heritage of Ireland.