The Great American Baking Show ™
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Boomerang Bars
Jenn: "I'm calling these my boomerang biscuit bars. I have a sister who lives in Australia, and so these are Australian flavors."
Voice-over: "A macadamia shortbread will serve as the base for Jen's boomerang bars. That will get a punch of umami from an unexpected Aussie flavor in her caramel. She's using Vegemite!"
Paul Hollywood: "Vegemite?"
Jenn: "Yeah. It's like yeast extract."
Paul Hollywood: "Caramel yeast extract?"
Jenn: "Yes."
Paul Hollywood: "Why did you come up with this?"
Jenn: "Somebody's got to be the innovator and do something nobody's ever done before."
Prue Leith: "That's like a millionaire shortbread, isn't it? Is it a short bread?"
Jenn: "Yes. Macadamia shortbread. And then on top of that is a vegemite caramel."
(Judges taste.)
Paul Hollywood: "I mean, it's odd. It is slightly odd."
Prue Leith: "I think it's really lovely. That's a savory kick. It's a bit like salted caramel."
Paul Hollywood: "I quite like the macadamia nut flavor. That's quite nice. However, the caramel? I'm not over enamored about it. Maybe it is that yeast extract I don't particularly like. Decent job there, Jen. Just not my favorite flavors."
