Episode 15 Junior Bake Off

Hello and welcome to the grand final of Junior Bake Off,

where I'm sorting out the final touches

to a very special tea party.

Oh, yes, and it's the last challenge

before one of our four finalists

become the winner of Junior Bake Off.

After 2,000 applications...

I can't actually believe I'm here. It's like a dream.

..900 eggs...

..50 kilograms of flour...

..96 blocks of butter...

Score!

..and a bucket-load of edible glitter...

Done!

..four have baked their way to the final.

Yes.

And today is the last chance to prove to Mary and James

they are the Junior Bake Off Champion.

They've proved their worth in a professional kitchen...

That's really good.

..impressed with their decorating skills

and knowledge of ingredients...

Oh, that's nutmeg.

..and wowed one of Britain's most popular dance groups.

Look at this!

Today the bakers will face each other for the final time.

With still all to bake for,

they must produce the ultimate bakes for a tea party extravaganza.

But who will become champion?

Ruby from Devon.

Calm and collected throughout,

Ruby has stunned the judges with her perfect pastry skills.

That is as good a choux pastry as you're going to make.

'Whilst timing's proved testing in the Harrods kitchen.'

Oh, no, guys!

'Her impressive team work led to a win in the Diversity challenge.'

I think I'm in with a chance of winning,

but it all depends on how the other bakers bake

and how I bake.

Harry from Hampshire.

Original baker Harry never fails to surprise.

I've never put elderflower cream with lemon tart before

and you've cracked it. That is really, really good.

He wowed the judges in the knowledge test...

Three out of three with the spices.

He should be very proud.

..and impressed with his powerful flavours.

-Harry, is that a bit of chorizo I see in there, mate?

-Yeah.

I think, if both my bakes go to plan, my chances are very high.

I've been practising my hardest and I really want to show

the judges what I've got.

Zainab from Hertfordshire.

Ambitious Zainab caught the judges' eye

with her decorative finishes.

Zainab, it looks enormous fun.

And although she faltered in the knowledge test...

I can't remember the name.

..she proved her professional prowess

when her team came out on top in the professional kitchen.

That's really good.

I really want to bake to win today

because I've come this far and now I just need to win it.

And Emma from Pembrokeshire.

Her technical ability has shone throughout.

I think you've cracked it.

Could eat more of those.

And despite her feeling the pressure at times...

Oh, no.

She forgot to add the vanilla essence.

Vanilla essence.

..has always won the team challenges.

I have been on the winning team both times in the challenges

and that's boosted my confidence,

so all I have to do is just bake my best.

With the stakes at an all-time high,

the bakers enter the tent for the last time.

Bakers, welcome to the Junior Bake Off tent

and your final challenge ever.

Today, Mary and James would like you

to present a selection of bakes to take centre stage

at the Junior Bake Off Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

And do you know what?

You're going to be baking them for your friends and family.

We'd like you to create two bakes - one sweet, one savoury.

The flavours, design and shape is entirely up to you.

We want to see you using some of the skills

that you've learnt during your time here.

Have you washed your hands?

-KIDS:

-Yes.

On your marks, get set...bake.

These are experienced Bake Off finalists,

so if you want to get baking at home,

ask an adult to help.

Flour, salt and dried yeast.

This grand final challenge is split into two separate bakes

that will be judged together.

Mary and James are looking for the best of the best.

It is the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

I'm looking for something extraordinary and tasting very good.

You know, they've got their work cut out. There's a lot to think about.

There's a lot of variation going on in the Bake Off tent today.

It will be surprising and interesting

to see what they come up with.

To kick things off, it's their savoury recipes.

-Ruby.

-Hello.

-So tell us what you're making.

I'm doing savoury eclairs,

because things are not always what it seems...

-You're good at eclairs, aren't you? It's one of your specialities.

-Yeah.

Ruby seriously impressed when she made sweet eclairs,

so she's hoping her savoury ones,

filled with smoked salmon pate and topped with lemon jelly,

will help her claim the title.

Have you made it lots of times?

Yeah. Quite a lot of times.

And what did the family say about it?

Everyone really liked it.

So you're confident you're going to be able to do it in the time

and it's going to work out?

-Yeah.

-Good luck.

Thank you.

For my savoury, I'm making chilli, paprika and pepper scones.

Emma's scones will be given an extra kick

with some spicy chorizo,

and will be filled with a chilli cream cheese.

But things aren't going quite to plan with her dough.

That looks a bit loose. What's that all about?

I've got no idea. It's kind of gone quite loose.

-I might have to start again.

-Take your time. Focus, OK?

These are for your friends and family

and possibly...that crown.

Emma's not the only baker with a sticky situation on her hands.

-ZAINAB:

-Well, I'm making mini cocktail pizzas.

I've just got to start again, because my dough was way too sticky.

This time I'm going to put less milk and water in.

Zainab is making five mini pizzas

with a green pepper and tomato sauce, tuna and melted cheese,

and five flavoured with garlic butter.

All decorated with paper cocktail umbrellas.

-So this is your yeasted dough?

-Yeah.

-Have you already made one?

-Yes, I have.

I made one, but it was way too sticky, so I had to start again.

I think we better leave you in peace and let's hope you finish on time.

-Good luck.

-Thank you.

Zainab is the only baker making a yeasted dough,

so has to leave it to prove before she can roll it out.

MACHINE BEEPS

I think other competitors are a bit ahead of time,

but I'm just trying to focus on my own bakes

and worry about what I'm doing.

The inspiration for Harry's recipe

is taken from one of the guests at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

I'm doing rabbit muffins,

cos there's the rabbit in Alice In Wonderland.

I tried it at home and it went really well.

Harry's muffins also include mushrooms and chorizo.

They'll be topped with blackberries and served in tea cups.

Picture this scene right - all standing there.

You've got your new shirt on. Your name gets called out.

How would you react to that?

I would be really, really happy.

I've been trying to perfect my recipes for weeks

and I'm really confident with my recipes today,

so I think I will have a chance of winning.

OK, bakers, you're halfway through.

I think I'm in control.

I've got the pastry in the oven and it's looking good.

With so much at stake in this final challenge,

the judges are keeping a close eye on our bakers.

Harry's confidence seems to be growing day by day.

I think today he's really raised his game.

I think he's picked a good recipe here.

I quite like the sound of Emma's bake.

She's quite calm. She's organised.

She knows exactly what she's doing.

Ruby, to me, is one of those people that's been consistent

throughout the entire Bake Off, and I love, sort of, innovation.

-ZAINAB:

-My bread has risen.

And Zainab, I just get the feeling

the nerves are starting to get to her.

She's had to start her dough again, so she's under pressure for time.

OK, bakers, there's 15 minutes left of this bake.

That is not good at all.

My cakes take 20 minutes to make.

20 minutes to bake.

Whoopsy.

There's no way I'm going to be done on time.

I spent too much time fiddling with my rabbit.

Harry, Harry, Harry. You haven't even got these in yet.

-Yeah.

-How long do they take to bake?

-20.

How you going to do it? What you going to do?

Um... I don't know.

And it's not only Harry who's...

# Late, late! I'm really rather late. #

These only need to pre bake for seven minutes,

which I'm going to put in now.

Um, and then they only need at least two minutes to melt the cheese

and then they'll be done, so I think I'm going to make it just in time.

You are into the final five minutes of this bake, guys.

I put it up to 200 and see when they're done.

One minute left for this challenge. That's it.

One minute left?

I'm thinking that I need a miracle.

Well, my other bakes are still in the oven.

You've got 30 seconds left. 30 seconds.

OK, bakers, your time is up.

Please step away from your bakes.

Before the bakers attempt their final recipe,

there's time for a quick breather.

Your stuff looks so good. Mine looks absolutely terrible.

I tried my hardest,

but I think I could have done a little bit better.

I think my savoury didn't go as well as I hoped it would be.

Maybe under cooked.

I hope my eclairs will stand out, because it's something unusual.

I think the pressure in there was really high.

I'm just going to have to get used to it and just do my best.

With their savouries done and dusted,

it's time for the bakers to face their final recipe.

For the very last time, guys, on your marks, get set...bake.

All the bakers have chosen to make cakes for their sweet offering.

It feels great to be baking for the last time in the Bake Off tent.

Hoping he doesn't have timing issues with this one,

Harry's cake is also inspired by the White Rabbit.

I'm making a carrot cake pocket watch,

because the rabbit out of Alice In Wonderland,

he has a pocket watch.

Harry's carrot cake will be sandwiched

with an orange and cream cheese filling

and topped with fondant icing decorations.

So they bake for what 20 minutes?

-30.

-30 minutes.

-Yeah.

And they've gotta be baked, cooled, iced,

-and then you're going to put the fondant on the top.

-Yeah.

So you going to be pushed for time though.

Pushed for time, but I'll be fine.

I think he's quite confident about this one.

Let's hope Harry can pull it off this time.

I'm making a chequered cake.

The Mad Hatter's... You have loads of different colours,

so I thought I should do a chequered cake.

Zainab's chequered cake will be made of vanilla and peppermint sponges

sandwiched with butter cream and topped with whipped cream

and displayed on a board of fondant decorations.

If I was to call out your name,

"Zainab, you're the winner of Junior Bake Off 2013,"

how would you react?

I'd probably just scream with joy, really.

Beautiful.

Each baker is putting their own spin

on the Mad Hatter theme.

But Emma is taking it literally.

Well, I'm making a Mad Hatter's hat.

I'm doing a layer of shortbread at the bottom for the base,

and then a chocolate cake for the actual hat.

Emma's Mad Hatter shortbread base and chocolate cake

will be covered with fresh strawberry and raspberry cream

and finished off with black fondant icing.

You shortbread only takes eight minutes. It must be very thin.

It is quite thin.

How do you feel about being in the final?

It still doesn't feel real.

Well, I think we're in for an exciting finish.

-Good. Well, best of luck.

-Thank you.

Continuing with her topsy-turvy theme,

Ruby is planning some exciting flavours.

I am making the Mad Hatter's Earl Grey tea cakes,

because, at tea parties, they have cucumber sandwiches.

I'm doing a cucumber frosting.

Ruby's Earl Grey tea cakes

have tea leaves ground into the mixture.

Topped with cucumber and lime icing, they'll be served in tea cups.

So how do you get the cucumber into the frosting?

Um, well, I grate the cucumber and then I put some salt in

to make the cucumber juices come out.

So it's the salty juice you're using in the...

-It's not that salty. It's just a little bit of salt.

-Right.

-ZAINAB:

-It has to be really precise,

cos otherwise, when you try and layer them,

the chequers won't be the same size.

Phew, it's hot!

OK, bakers, 30 minutes left.

That's it.

That is the best I have ever made it.

That's not ready.

It's been for about an hour.

HARRY: What temperature is your oven at?

-180.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah.

-Uh-oh.

OK, bakers, there's 15 minutes left. Your final bake.

I'm really happy with how it's going.

I'm just going to lift the top on.

-You've done this before, haven't you? ZAINAB:

-Yes, I have.

Steady hand. That's right.

Yep. That's perfect.

That's actually... That's cooked.

Right in the middle where that crack is... No, not there.

-HARRY: There?

-There.

Yeah, it's cooked. Superb.

It's cooked.

It'll have to do.

My icing is stuck to the table cos I've left it for too long,

and cos the tent's quite warm, it's stuck.

So I'm just going to roll it out again and put it on immediately.

I'm just going to do this

because I don't have time to whisk my double cream,

but I think it will still taste and look really good.

Yep, it's good, it's good, it's good. Yes!

Going to do this now and then...

Well done.

OK, guys, this is it.

One minute left to bake. One minute.

OK, guys, that's it. Your time is up.

Your last challenge in the Bake Off tent is over.

Step away from your bakes.

With both the sweet and savoury bakes complete,

the Mad Hatter's challenge is over.

Our bakers have done all they can.

But will it be enough to earn them the title

of Junior Bake Off Champion?

I'm hoping the judges will say they really like the flavours of my foods

and I'm hoping they're not going to say it's under baked.

So shall we start with the scones?

Well, first glance they look great. Probably could have done

with a little bit of egg wash over the top.

They're light.

They are a little bit on the hot side.

It's a very nice texture,

but I think a little more seasoning would make them.

And then we come to the Mad Hatter's hat.

I like the design of it.

Chocolate cake's fantastic.

Really, really nice flavour.

Absolutely.

And the shortbread... it tastes buttery underneath.

Perfectly done.

Well done.

I think they won't like my pizzas

because I think the garlic bread didn't cook for long enough.

You've chosen some interesting flavours.

The thing about pizza dough is that it actually proves

while it's in the oven as well.

So even if it doesn't cook for very long

it's going to puff up again,

so if you don't roll it out that thin

you're going to get this sort of bread dough effect.

The topping was absolutely scrumptious,

but the actual dough itself should have had longer in the oven

and a hotter oven.

Right, now this cake.

To get that actually cooked and shaped exactly like that,

it's a great effort.

You see, that sandwiched together,

you put a good amount of the orange icing...

..the pink peppermint is pink peppermint

and your butter cream is really absolutely delicious.

It's a great effort.

I'm feeling quite confident going into the judging

because I think I've done all I can,

but I'm preparing for anything because it's the judges' decision.

Fantastic that you put the fruit in the centre.

I can see that the texture is really light.

That's unusual, particularly when you're putting

things like meat in there.

Well, it's the first time I've ever had a rabbit muffin.

-Do you know what, Harry? You've pulled it off.

-Thank you.

It tastes really, really good.

I think it's totally original and the theme is Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

It's mad but it's wonderful.

So we have here the cake.

You can see it's lovely and moist.

That's the thing with carrot cake - keeping it lovely and moist.

You've got a really good sponge there.

The texture is beautifully even.

It's light, it's just cooked perfectly.

What could we wish for more?

If that was served in a restaurant, I would buy that.

-Mm, it's good!

-Thank you.

-Really, really good.

My bakes went pretty well.

I'd like to think I've done enough

to become the Junior Bake Off Champion.

If you keep making eclairs like this,

you'll put me out of a job, to be honest,

because you seem to get these absolutely perfect, don't you?

I mean, certainly very unique, it's very different.

The choux pastry's lovely and light.

It tastes really good. It goes well, doesn't it?

It's unusual, but it does work.

-The jelly that you've done isn't really seasoned.

-OK.

It doesn't taste of an awful lot.

-So this is Earl Grey inside here, is it?

-Yeah.

Well, you've got a perfect bake there.

Even texture throughout.

This tastes really good. It's not too strong.

Often when you use tea in a lot of things,

it can overpower everything.

But I'm intrigued with this cucumber icing.

She's right, it works.

It's unusual, and that's what we wanted.

I've never tasted anything like this before. It's delicious. Well done.

Well, guys, well done.

You've done everything you can in those challenges

to impress our baking gods.

But now, it is up to them to make that important decision -

which one of you are crowned this year's Junior Bake Off Champion.

You'll be happy to know your friends and family have arrived

to enjoy the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

All they need now is your wonderful bakes.

CHEERING

Hello.

It went really well.

-Really, really tasty.

-It's like a rabbit.

They're really good.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party is in full swing,

but inside the tent, a difficult decision has to be made.

Based on three days of challenges, our judges must choose one winner.

Let's start with Ruby.

She's had her highs and lows,

but we've got it right with the eclairs today.

We got it right with this very unusual sweet dish.

Well, Ruby had already showed us in the semifinals

that she is the queen of eclairs.

She's very good on her timing and she's very good at her flavours.

She's really done very well indeed.

Well, moving on to Zainab.

She's been so consistently good,

but today, she really has had great difficulty.

I mean, starting off with her mini pizzas,

she made them a little bit thick.

Excellent flavouring on the top,

but she couldn't get them just done in time.

She made a very good cake -

beautifully cut chequerboard.

Good flavours, nice icing, but not finished.

There's no consistency there.

She, to be honest, when she's on top of her game can beat anybody.

But when she has an off day, she really does have an off day.

Harry. Always smiling. How did he get on?

He is a true baker. He's got the background knowledge.

On the test, he knew all three spices,

he piped well and he's done wonders today.

The bakes today were just out of this world.

I mean, rabbit in something like that!

He managed to get that carrot cake, wonderful texture, nice finish.

He did improve, each stage all the way through.

Someone who has shown consistency is Emma.

Did she stand out in any of the challenges?

Her tarts yesterday were absolutely amazing.

Today you can't fault the chocolate cake.

It's a difficult thing to get right in the time.

Unfortunately, she hasn't really pulled it off with the scone.

Guys, it's a tough decision.

Bakers, friends and family, a very warm welcome

to the Junior Bake Off Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

Now we are here to celebrate the achievements

of our four fantastic finalists, so step forward please, bakers.

After much deliberation, our judges have made their final decision.

And the champion of this year's Junior Bake Off is...

..congratulations, Harry, you're the new Junior Bake Off Champion!

CHEERING

Junior Bake Off Champion 2013.

When he actually read out my name, I was really shocked,

because I didn't expect to win.

I'm really proud of myself, because I never thought I would

actually get through to the final, so it's a massive achievement.

I'm feeling really proud getting this far and it was really fun.

It's been a really great experience and I'm really happy for Harry.

Harry is bursting with natural talent. He has worked at it.

His knowledge is amazing and he loves every moment.

Everything that he's produced

has just got better and better and better.

And in the final, he just absolutely nailed it

and blew everybody away.

It feels absolutely amazing.

It's going to be really odd going to bed tonight

and knowing that I am Junior Bake Off Champion.

If you fancy giving baking a go, head to the CBBC website

and choose a Junior Bake Off recipe.

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