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The Bake Down - Bake Off Reviewed

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S11 Ep 10Don't Get The Hump

It's here...the 2025 Bake Off final. Only three bakers made it here and with three challenges left to go, only one can be crowned the winner. This week, our amazing finalists tackle a doughy signature, a classic French technical and 1.2 meter-long showstopper! Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they dive into the details of the final and reveal who has won the final accolade of 'Great British Bake Off Winner 2025'. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 20251h 5m

S11 Ep 9Blow Your Own Cream Horn

Four bakers remain but only three can get through to the final...it's patisserie week! Our fantastic four must face a puff pastry signature, a fruity technical and a macaron marvel of a showstopper with Paul and Prue watching and waiting for any slipups. Who will make the Bake Off final and who will fall at the final hurdle? Join Jane, Sarah and Howard as they discuss all things Parisian in this patisserie semi-final. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202555 min

S11 Ep 8Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

It's dessert week for the quarter-finals, and our five remaining bakers must tackle three sweet challenges to get them that step closer to the illustrious Bake Off final. This week we have a cheesy signature, a reversed technical and a free-standing showstopper, and, as always, Paul and Prue are watching for any mistakes...who of our Famous Five will be sent home? Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss dessert week and how much cardamom is too much cardamom. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 20251h 0m

S11 Ep 7Taking The Pith

For the second time this year, we've got a never-before-seen theme: meringue week. The bakers must whisk their way through three sticky challenges if they are to be crowned Star Baker. We've got a tarty signature, a technical on the rise, and a chilly showstopper - all opportunities to impress the judges and make it through to next week. Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss all things meringue - can you tell your Italian from your Swiss? The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 20251h 12m

S11 Ep 6Plait's The Way I Like It

Seven bakers remain but only six can make it through pastry week. With both sweet and savoury challenges, our magnificent seven face a plaited signature, a classic technical and a sculpted showstopper. Paul and Prue will be on the lookout for the perfect flake and no one wants to have a dreaded soggy bottom. Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss pastry week and reveal which of our intrepid bakers will make it through to next week.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 20251h 10m

S11 Ep 5Chocolate Meltdowns

It's gooey, it's delicious, it's chocolate week! We join our eight remaining bakers as they take on a bubbly signature, a pastry-encased technical, and a melting masterpiece of a showstopper. Join Jane, Howard and Sarah as they discuss the ups and downs of chocolate week and find out about the mysterious first-time appearance of the Gingham Pantry. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 20251h 22m

S11 Ep 4Top of the Class

In a first for the Bake Off tent, we're sending the bakers Back To School to tackle three testing challenges: a lunchbox snack signature, a canteen classic technical and a showstopper fit for the school fete. Paul and Prue will be keeping a careful eye on their students and hopefully no one will be put in detention. Join Jane, Sarah and Howard as they look over Back To School week and discuss who's really top of the class.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited!We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 20251h 17m

S11 Ep 3Rise to the Challenge

The Chairman of the (bread) Board, Mr Paul Hollywood is on the lookout for the perfect loaves in bread week. The remaining 10 bakers must impress both Paul and Prue as they face a monkey bread signature, a glazed doughnut technical and a sweet celebration showstopper. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss bread week; who rose to the occasion and who is toast. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up week by week. Places are limited! We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 20251h 9m

S11 Ep 2Crunch Time

It's biscuit week and the heat is on in the kitchen. The remaining eleven bakers battle it out with three biscuit challenges: a hidden design signature, a chocolate-coated technical and a showstopper filled with precious memories. Prue and Paul are on the lookout for another star baker but someone will also have to say goodbye to the tent and their dreams of the Bake Off final. Join Sarah, Howard and Jane as they discuss cookie cutters, underbaked dough and all things biscuit and we find out which way the cookie crumbles. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 20251h 10m

S11 Ep 1Just Swiss Roll With It

And we're off...! Cake week begins another year of The Great British Bake Off with 12 new bakers and three new bakes: an imprinted Swiss roll signature, a Fondant Fancy technical and a Landscape Cake showstopper. Our class of '25 have to face the pressures of the tent, as well as the judging of the King and Queen of the kitchen, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Join our Bake Down podcasters Jane, Howard and Sarah as they review all 36 bakes in cake week, celebrate the first star baker and commiserate the first to be sent home.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 20251h 12m

Meet the Class of 2025

It's everyone's favourite time of year as once again The Great British Bake Off returns for 2025, marking 16 years on our screens. Join Howard Middleton, Jane Beedle and your Bake Down Host Sarah Taylor, as they assess this year's candidates and try and gauge who could be our finalists for 2025.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 202537 min

S10 Ep 4A Joy From Start To Finish

This week we caught up with the delightful Gill Howard, semi-finalist from The Great British Bake Off 2024. Listen to our brand new episode to hear Gill chatting to Sarah, Howard and Jane about her time in the tent, her family-inspired bakes and her love of The Great British Bake Off.If you want to bake along with a Bake Off star, we have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202549 min

S10 Ep 3It's Never Too Late to Start

Another podcast episode and another star of The Great American Baking Show: season 7's Jenn Reyes. Jenn chats to Howard, Jane and Sarah about her experiences in the famous tent, her time with Bake with a Legend and, most importantly, her beautiful dog London. Does being a dentist and a sugar-loving baker go hand-in-hand? Listen to find out!If you want to bake along with a Bake Off star, we have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202548 min

S10 Ep 2It's Amazing What Baking Can Do

Welcome back for more baking chat on The Bake Down Podcast. This week, Sarah, Jane & Howard are joined by The Great American Baking Show winner and former Bake with a Legend alumnus, Kim Goldfeder Clarke as they discuss everything from cakes to caramels, biscuits to batter and the inspirational message that Kim shares through her cooking. Listen in for more tales from the tent, and find out what happened to the famous cake stand...! If you want to bake along with a Bake Off star, we have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202554 min

S10 Ep 1The Cream Ain't Creaming

The Bake Down is back for another summer season, and what better way to kick things off than with a lovely interview with the delightful Adela Mou, finalist on season 8 of The Great American Baking show.Join Great British Bake Off stars Howard Middleton and Jane Beedle, and host Sarah Taylor as they chat with Adela and discuss technical terrors, star baker surprises and how British ingredients just don't translate across the pond.If you want to bake along with a Bake Off star, wse have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202545 min

S9 Ep 10You Can't Polish a Scone

It's here, it's the final of The Great British Bake Off 2024 and we are three challenges away from crowning our fifteenth winner. But before that, the finalists must face a classic teatime signature, an afternoon tea technical and a summer-inspired showstopper. Dylan, Georgie & Christiaan have all worked so hard to get to the final, but only one can be the winner. Join Sarah, Jane, Howard, and this week's special guest Giuseppe Dell'Anno as they discuss the nail-biting final episode. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 20241h 23m

S9 Ep 9Ooh-la-laminated pastry

It's the semi-finals and it's patisserie week. The remaining four bakers face an Eiffel Tower of delicate French desserts in this last final bid to get to the final of the Great British Bake Off 2024. Patisserie week this year brings us a laminated pastry signature, a layered cake technical and a fruity illusion showstopper. With only three places in the final, who will reign supreme as this season's final star baker and who will have to say 'au revoir' to the tent? Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss patisserie week and the British obsession with pie!The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 20241h 4m

S9 Ep 8I Got Choux Babe

Grab your flares and your disco balls cos it's Bake Off's first Seventies week. With five remaining bakers and only nine more challenges of the series, the stakes have never been higher, so it's all to play for if the bakers want to be Stayin' Alive. This week, the fabulous five must face a towering choux signature, a sweet pie technical and a vintage gateau showstopper. Who will be crowned the next Star Baker and who will the judges tell to Go Your Own Way. Join Howard, Jane, Sarah, and this week's special guest Chigs Parmar as they discuss Seventies week and learn some new words from the bakers.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 20241h 24m

S9 Ep 7Steaming Puddings!

It's dessert week in the tent and the bakers have to face some very cheeky puddings to make it to the next round! With a sweet meringue signature, a steamed pudding technical and an Italian classic showstopper, our remaining six must steady their nerves as well as their hands and they whip and pipe their way through a very sweet week indeed. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss dessert week and find out what all the sniggering is about.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 20241h 9m

S9 Ep 6Unbe-leaf-able Baking

We're past the halfway mark as we head into week six with Bake Off's very first Autumn week. The remaining bakers will be bringing the flavours of fall into the tent as they tackle a comforting Autumnal signature, a spicy Northern technical and a celebratory festival showstopper. Who will win the Star Baker award and make it one step closer to the revered Bake Off Final? Join Sarah, Howard, Jane and special guest Josh Smalley (Bake Off finalist 2023) as they discuss Autumn week and Sumayah's evil rabbits! The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 20241h 34m

S9 Ep 5Only The Paris-Best Will Do

One of the tent's trickier weeks is back to befuddle the bakers: pastry week. This year the remaining eight bakers are pushed to the limit with three new challenges: a frangipane shortcrust tart signature, a Greek filo pastry technical and an elevated choux pastry showstopper. Paul and Prue will be watching the bakers closely to see whose shortcrust will crumble and whose choux will fail to rise. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss the pitfalls of pastry week and find out who was next to win Star Baker.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 20241h 17m

S9 Ep 4Sticky Situations

It's caramel week in the tent and the nine remaining bakers must up their game if they're to avoid meeting a sticky end. The three challenges facing the bakers this week are a caramel biscuit signature, a tarte Tatin technical and a caramel mousse cake showstoper. Join Jane, Howard and Sarah as they discuss the sweet treats of caramel week.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 20241h 26m

S9 Ep 3Rising to the Challenge

It's bread week: the week everyone fears...! As the remaining ten bakers line up their loaves to be prodded and probed by King of Bread Paul Hollywood, the tension as well as the dough is rising in the tent. This week the bakers must face a Savoury Buns Signature, a Plaited Wreath Technical and a Plentiful Cornucopia Showstopper. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss this year's bread week and find out who's horn gets a trumpet of approval. The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 20241h 19m

S9 Ep 2Oh Crumbs!

On to another classic of the Bake Off tent this week as we celebrate the joyous union of sugar, butter & flour in biscuit week. Still going strong with twelve bakers, our intrepid contestants must face a Viennese Whirl signature, a mint cream biscuit technical and an edible puppet show showstopper. Join Howard, Jane and Sarah as they discuss the piping panics and the tempering triumphs of biscuit week, and share their thoughts on a very dramatic second episode! The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can come and bake along with the show. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 20241h 22m

S9 Ep 1Cake or Fake?

It's everyone's favourite week in the tent: cake week! A chance for 12 new bakers to show off their skills, baking some delicious dishes in a loaf cake signature, a brand new Battenberg technical and a hyper-illusion cake showstopper. Our 12 new contestants are ready to go and are whipping up a frenzy to try and claim the first Star Baker award of 2024. Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss cake week and the unexpected return of miso!The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 20241h 15m

2024's Bakers Revealed

It's everyone's favourite time of year: Bake Off's back! So grab your favourite blanket and your Pumpkin Spice Latte and settle in for a new series of The Bake Down Podcast, hosted by Sarah Taylor, and joined by Howard Middleton and Jane Beedle, as well as some very exciting special guests. Let's welcome the class of 2024.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have plenty of virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202437 min

S8 Ep 10Right Royal & Regal

Twelve started, three remain. Andrew, Jane and Candice have fought their way to the Bake Off final where they must face three final challenges to be in with a hope of being crowned 2016's winner. In a final inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, our finalists must complete a meringue crown signature, a Victoria sandwich technical and a Royal picnic showstopper. With over 150 items to bake, the three champions must face their final hurdle, and hopefully not fall. For the last time this season, join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss the 2016 final and debate if it's ever appropriate to serve your pavlova on a foam head... We have a great range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. Check out our upcoming classes here.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 20241h 17m

S8 Ep 9Fondant Not-Fancies

It's the semi-final and that means Patisserie week! The four remaining bakers must face three French-inspired delicacies to secure themselves a place in the elusive Bake Off Final. This week they must take on flaky pastry palmiers in the signature, a booze-soaked savarin in the technical and a batch of delicate fondant fancies in the showstopper. Who will pass the penultimate test and who will fall at the final hurdle? Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss patisserie week and try to solve the riddle: When is a palmier not a palmier?This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 20241h 12m

S8 Ep 8Off With Their Heads!

It's the quarterfinals and this week in the tent sees the very first Tudor week. The merry band of bakers must face the royal judgement of Sir Paul and Lady Mary as they take on a savoury pie signature, a jumbled biscuit technical and a mad marzipan showstopper. Who will be crowned the next Star Baker and who will be banished from court? Join Sarah, Jane and Howard as they discuss Tudor week and Andrew's cheeky knights!This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 20241h 2m

S8 Ep 7On A Roll With Roulades

It's desserts week in the tent and the remaining bakers are facing another hot day and another three challenges to help propel them into the quarter-finals. Paul and Mary have to judge a family-size roulade signature, a nutty meringue Marjolaine technical and a mini mousse cakes showstopper. Who's sponge will rise and who's mousse will fall flat? Join Sarah, Jane, Howard and special guest Andrew Smyth as they discuss desserts week, and find out what animal gave Andrew a fright in the tent!This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 20241h 32m

S8 Ep 6They've Had It, Once And Floral

It's a first in the tent this week as the seven remaining bakers face three botanically themed challenges under the watchful eyes of the judges and the burning heat of the sun! The contestants must face a citrus meringue pie signature, a herby fougasse bread technical and a tiered floral cake showstopper in their bid to become the next Star Baker. Join Sarah, Howard and Jane as they leaf through the events of botanicals week and find out what snack Tom likes to take to the cinema... This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20241h 6m

S8 Ep 5Bake Well in Pastry Week

The remaining eight bakers tackle a troublesome challenge: pastry week. The heat is on and the butter must stay chilled as our intrepid contestants face a Danish pastry signature, a classic Derbyshire technical and a fiddly filo showstopper. Who hasn't laminated their layers? Who's dough has lost its rise? And who's got a soggy bottom? Join Sarah, Howard, Jane and special guest Val Stones as they discuss the pitfalls of pastry week.This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 20241h 34m

S8 Ep 4Things Can Only Get Batter

It's Bake Off's very first batter week and the remaining contestants are whisking up a storm in their attempts to be crowned the next star baker of the 2016 series. This week the bakers face a flavoursome Yorkshire Pudding signature, a delicate piped pancake technical and a devilishly hot churros showstopper. Join Jane, Howard and Host Sarah as they look back on batter week and discover how laid back Selasi really is! This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 20241h 0m

S8 Ep 3To Yeast or Not To Yeast

Bread week is upon us and with Paul Hollywood's steely blue eyes judging all of our bakers' doughy creations, everyone kneads to up their game to impress. The remaining ten bakers take on a chocolate loaf signature, a German Dampfnudel technical and a plaited multi-flour centrepiece showstopper. Join Sarah, Howard, Jane and special guest podcaster Tom Gilliford (GBBO series 7) as they discuss the ups and downs of bread week and learn why Dampfnudel were quite so scarring.This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 20241h 16m

S8 Ep 2Ambitious Biscuity Bakes

It's time for biscuit week where our 11 remaining hopefuls have to tackle a whole biscuit barrel of tea-time treats: an iced biscuit signature, a Viennese whirls technical and a 3D gingerbread scene showstopper. Join Sarah, Howard and Jane as they take a look back over biscuit week and question if you can ever be too ambitious with your biccies. Who will be the next baker to crumble?This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. You can sign up for the Series 7 classes by checking out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 20241h 8m

S8 Ep 1Mirror, Mirror on the Cake

It's cake week, and Howard Middleton, Jane Beedle and host Sarah Taylor are looking back to the first episode of Series 7. A new batch of bakers are ready and rearing to go with a citrus drizzle signature, a juicy Jaffa cake technical and a smooth mirror glaze showstopper. Who will win the first coveted Star Baker award and whose cake has fallen flat?This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. If you want to join us for all five of our Series 7 throwback classes, then you can sign up at a discounted rate here. You can also sign up for the Series 7 classes individually. Check out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 20241h 13m

Jane's Bake Off Journey

The Bake Down returns for another series, going back over past Bake Off seasons, and this time, it's the turn of finalist Jane Beedle. Join Jane and Bake with a Legend host Sarah as they look back over Series 7, remembering the highs and lows, the burnt bakes and the flat cakes, the handshakes and the star bakers. This year we're also bringing back our Bake-Along classes where you can bake some delicious recipes inspired by the 2016 series. If you want to join us for all five of our Series 7 throwback classes, then you can sign up at a discounted rate here. You can also sign up for the Series 7 classes individually. Check out our online baking classes on our website for more information.We have a range of virtual classes on sale, where you can bake and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. *** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202433 min

S7 Ep 13Goodbye to 2023

As we prepare to welcome in the New Year, four returning bakers are back to whip up some delightful dishes to take us in to 2024. Mark, Maxy, Maggie & Jurgen are back in the tent and taking on three new challenges: a religieuse signature, a galette des rois technical and a smash-cake showstopper. Paul and Prue are ready with their tasting forks and Noel and Alison are on hand to deliver the New Year's spirit. So join Sarah, Jane, Howard and Dan as they discuss The Great New Year Bake Off and reveal the first winner of 2024.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 20241h 5m

S7 Ep 12Baking Spirits Bright

It's Christmas time, and this year we have 6 ghosts of bakers past 'haunting' the tent. Sophie, Carole, Amelia, George, Linda and our very own Dan all return to face three challenges set by Paul 'Scrooge' Hollywood and Prue 'Festive Cheer' Leith. A mince pie signature, snowflake puff pastry technical and a redemption cake showstopper are all that stand between one returning baker and the Festive Bake Off cake stand prize. Join Sarah, Dan, Jane and Howard as they discuss this year's Christmas episode and find out about our podcasters' personal baking rituals.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 20231h 6m

S7 Ep 11Your Questions Answered

Thanks to our amazing listeners who have sent in so many fabulous questions that we had to do another episode just to answer them all! Join Sarah and she puts your questions to Dan, Jane and Howard in a bonus episode to round off season 14 of the Great British Bake Off.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home, including plenty of Festive Bakes for the Holiday season. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 20231h 1m

S7 Ep 10The Final Choux-down

We've made it to the final and with only three bakes left, it's nearly time to crown one baker the final winner of Bake Off 2023. Dan, Josh & Matty have to present a classic éclair signature, an old school lardy cake technical and a jaw-dropping origin cake showstopper. Who will pull out all the stops to stand out from the rest and be declared the winner of Bake Off's season 14? Join Sarah, Dan, Jane and Howard as they discuss the nail-biting final and find out what a Saxon King has to do with a classic English bake?The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home, including plenty of Festive Bakes for the Holiday season. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 20231h 13m

S7 Ep 9Bon Apetit!

With one more week to go before the final, the tent is hotting up and it's Patisserie that's on the cards this week for the final 4 bakers. Paul and Prue are looking for perfection in the financier signature, tarte aux pommes technical and Millefoglie showstopper. Who will fall at the final hurdle and who will be series 14's final star baker before next week's nail-biting finale of Bake Off 2023. Join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane and they discuss the pitfalls of patisserie week and ask if you should ever decorate a financier. Until Tuesday 28th November, you can get 20% off all classes currently on sale and 15% off our vouchers, offering unbeatable value. Head to the Bake with a Legend website, choose your class and enter BLACKFRIDAYPOD to get your 20% class discount or BAKEDOWNOFFER to get 15% off all our voucher packages.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20231h 13m

S7 Ep 8Disco Inferno

Dig out your platform heels, top up your body glitter and do the Locomotion...cos it's party week! The remaining 5 bakers face a Conga line-up of three challenges that stand between them and a place in the semi-finals. Josh, Dan, Matty, Christy and Tasha are tasked with whipping up the perfect sausage roll, a cheeky caterpillar cake and a beige-is-banned buffet. So join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane and they discuss the hits of party food week and debate what filling is allowed inside a sausage roll! Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have many virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 20231h 3m

S7 Ep 7Pudding on a Brave Face

With only six bakers still in the running, desserts are on the menu this week. With a wobbly creme caramel signature, a steamy treacle pudding technical and an explosive meringue bombe showstopper, all the bakers are in danger of being the seventh baker to leave the tent, but only one can grab the elusive star baker title. So join Sarah, Dan, Jane and Howard as they talk desserts and reveal how long it really takes to steam a pudding!Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 20231h 10m

S7 Ep 6Flower Power

Over halfway through and only seven bakers remain to take on the second ever Botanicals week. Drawing flavour inspiration from the natural world, the magnificent seven whip up spiced buns in the signature, lemon & thyme drizzle cakes in the technical and floral entremets desserts in the showstopper. Whose flowers will flourish and whose spices will leave a bad taste in the mouth? Join Sarah, Jane, Dan and Howard as they look back over botanicals week and praise the baking gods that no one made a lavender meringue this time!Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 20231h 10m

S7 Ep 5In Hot Water (Pastry)

It's pastry week and the remaining nine hopeful bakers tackle a trio of tricky tasks involving three different kinds of pastry: hot water pastry picnic pies, rough puff dauphinoise pithiviers and sweet shortcrust decorative fruit pies. Who will create picture perfect pastry and which two bakers will be in hot water in a double elimination? Join Sarah, Howard, Jane and Dan as they pick apart pastry week and question if Rowan's pies were Absolutely Fabulous.Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 20231h 8m

S7 Ep 4Chocs Away!

The hottest day in the tent can only mean one thing: it's chocolate week. The remaining nine bakers faced three challenges choc-a-block with everyone's favourite treat, including a European torte signature, a white chocolate cheesecake technical, and not forgetting the chocolate box cake showstopper spectacular. Who kept their temper and who was melting under the pressure? Join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane as they discuss chocolate week and ask the question 'How do you caramelise white chocolate?'Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.We have a free webinar with the awesome Jane Beedle in time for Halloween where she'll be showing us how to bake her yummy Baked Doughnut Spiders, a perfect family-friendly treat. This event takes place on Saturday 28th October at 9.30am PT / 12.30pm ET / 5.30pm UK.It's completely FREE and lasts around 1 hour, where you'll get a taste of what a Bake with a Legend class is like. Invite everyone you know and secure your place by signing up here.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, sign up for our mystery classes as we reveal the recipes. We have limited places available for those wanting to sign up week by week so to check out the new recipes and availabilities, click here. We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20231h 4m

S7 Ep 3Plaits The Way To Do It

The dreaded bread week is upon us, and as Paul prowls the tent, the bakers are faced with another three challenges to test their skills in week three: a cottage loaf signature, Devonshire Split technical and plaited centrepiece showstopper. Will there be any more handshakes awarded, or is everyone in deep dough? Join Sarah, Howard, Dan and Jane as they discuss Paul Hollywood's favourite week, and uncover plenty of double entendres along the way. Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 20231h 10m

S7 Ep 2Mallow Out, Man!

Biscuit week is upon us, and all the bakers are hoping not to snap under the pressure. The eleven remaining bakers are tasked with whipping up a marshmallow biscuit signature, a classic custard cream technical and a beautiful biscuit illusion showstopper. Who will be the next lucky contestant to win the second Star Baker title, and who's cookie has well and truly crumbled? Join Sarah, Dan, Howard and Jane as they discuss every last crumb of biscuit week and decide if a half-dipped Wagon Wheel is the way to go.Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 20231h 12m

S7 Ep 1To Raspberry or not To Raspberry?

And so it begins...cake week starts off another year in the Bake Off tent as 12 new hopefuls don their aprons and whip up three new challenges for Paul, Prue, Noel and new host Alison. We had split buttercream, lopsided cake and runny ganache, as all the bakers tried to hold their nerve in Bake Off's 14th series. Join Dan, Jane, Howard and Sarah as they discuss the Vertical Roll cake signature, Chocolate Fudge cake technical and Animal Sculpture cake showstopper, and ask the all-important question: would you replace the missing raspberry?Send us your questions each week to [email protected] and we'll get through as many as we can.The big news once again from Bake With A Legend is that not only are we still having great fun hosting regular online baking classes every weekend, but this year we are going to be teaching a virtual class of either the signature or the technical challenge EVERY SUNDAY at 5pm UK following the episode. So, to take your enjoyment of the series to a new level, you can sign up for all 10 classes at a special price or we have very limited places held back to sign up week by week. Places are limited! Click here for more information and to sign up.We have over 20 virtual classes on sale now for you to enjoy and learn from the comfort of your own home. The classes are great fun and if you use the code PODCAST at checkout you'll get 10% off, whilst gift vouchers and bundle packs are also available. You can check out our online baking classes on our website.*** If you enjoyed this podcast please do leave us a review, it'll help ensure more Bake Off fans find us and would be a huge motivation for to keep making these podcasts for you. Please note we're not affiliated to the show itself or Love Productions, but we're huge fans of their work.***You can contact us with any queries or questions at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 20231h 8m