
Overview
The search for Britain's best amateur baker, with Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, reaches the fifth round and everyone is out to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom as the seven remaining bakers face pies. The marquee is soon filled with the delicious aroma of fresh baking as the signature challenge has the bakers doing all they can to impress acclaimed master baker Paul Hollywood and legendary cookery writer and baker Mary Berry with their signature family pie. Topping their pie with either flaky or rough puff pastry, some decide to play it safe whilst others get more experimental. Next is the dreaded technical challenge where for lifelong vegetarian Jason delivering six individual, beautifully baked and seasoned pork pies to the judging table proves problematic. Finally, there is a sweet showstopper challenge in the shape of a meringue pie. The judges' expectations are high with hopes of crisp pastry bases and delicious custard and fruit fillings topped with a perfect meringue.
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2 - 1Cupcakes Week August 16, 2011
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2 - 2Tarts Week August 23, 2011
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2 - 3Bread Week August 30, 2011
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2 - 4Biscuits Week September 06, 2011
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2 - 5Pies Week September 13, 2011
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2 - 6Desserts Week September 20, 2011
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2 - 7Patisserie Week September 27, 2011
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2 - 8The Final October 04, 2011
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2 - 9Masterclass October 06, 2011
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2 - 10Masterclass October 13, 2011
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2 - 11Series 1 Revisited October 20, 2011