Baking Show Recap: Savory Plaited Rolls, Gala Pies, and Sculpted Tarts
In the baking tent, the contestants face a challenge to create a savory plaited roll, which doesn't excite the sweet-toothed narrator. The bakers, including Toby and Iain, struggle with their creations, while Tom's attempt at a dragon tail falls short of perfection. Jasmine and Aaron impress the judges with their sausage roll and Jamaican patty interpretations, respectively. The technical challenge involves making a Gala Pie, a pork pie with a boiled egg in the center, which the narrator finds unappetizing. Iain's vegetarianism poses a challenge, and Tom's Gala Pie doesn't meet expectations. Jasmine excels once again, securing her position as a top contender.
The showstopper challenge requires the bakers to create a visually stunning sculpted tart, a concept that confuses the narrator. The bakers, including Lesley, Toby, and Tom, present their elaborate tart designs. Toby's roller-coaster-inspired tart suffers from time constraints but impresses the judges with its flavor. Tom's Danish-inspired tart and Jasmine's pear-and-chocolate frangipane tart receive praise, with Jasmine earning her third Star Baker title. Nataliia's pastry swan, while visually striking, falls short in taste and texture, leading to her elimination from the competition. As the competition narrows down to six bakers, the tent is filled with anticipation for what challenges lie ahead.