The Great British Baking Show ™
Season:
Episode:
Challenge:
9 Lardy Cake Slices
The final technical challenge of Season 14 of The Great British Baking Show ™ was set by Paul Hollywood. When asked for a hint for the bakers he said "For perfection, you're going to need patience."
The technical challenge was to bake 9 Lardy Cake Slices. The bakers had 3 hours.
Paul Hollywood said of Lardy Cakes - These are a cross between Danish pastry and bread. This technical challenge is all about getting the timing right. The bakers need to get the dough ready as quickly as possible so that it can prove without rushing. After the first proving the dough gets layered with sugar and fruit. The second prove is critical and the longer it proves, the better. If the bakers have been slow in getting to that second proving, they risk EITHER under-proving or under-baking.
Time Allowed for this challenge:
3 hours
How the bakers performed
Josh
Ranking
1
Judged as having good lamination and lovely mixed peel
Matty
Ranking
3
The judges loved the flavor and quantity of the fruit but the enriched lardy-cake dough needed more proving.
Dan
Ranking
2
Judged as over-baked and, as a result, dry.
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