From biscuits to bread, pies to pavlovas, 12 amateur Kiwi bakers have their skills put to the test. Will they rise to the challenge?
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8 Episodes
Cake Week
E1
Cake WeekTen amateur home bakers face three 'Cake' challenges in the barn; first up the signature is a Swiss Roll, the technical is Mini Boiled Orange Cakes, with Pandan Custard, while the showstopper is a Double-sided Reveal Cake.
Biscuit Week
E2
Biscuit WeekThe nine remaining amateur home bakers face three 'Biscuit' challenges in the barn; first up the signature is eight Filled Soft Biscuits, the technical is ten Flødebollers, while the showstopper is a Historical Moment using Biscuits.
Free From Week
E3
Free From WeekThe eight remaining amateur home bakers face three 'Free From' challenges in the barn; the signature is a Vegetarian Pie, the technical is a Vegan Mulled Wine and Blackberry Cake, the showstopper is a Dairy-free Mousse and Jelly Art Cake.
Bread Week
E4
Bread WeekThe seven amateur home bakers face three 'Bread' challenges in the barn; the signature is eight Burger Buns two of which are served as burgers, the technical is a Decorated Focaccia, the showstopper is a Pull-Apart Sweetbread Centre-piece.
Dessert Week
E5
Dessert WeekThe six remaining amateur home bakers face three 'Dessert' challenges in the barn; the signature is six Misu-style Desserts, while the technical is a large Poached Rhubarb Tart, and the showstopper is a Bombe Dessert.
Sugar Week
E6
Sugar WeekFive amateur home bakers face three 'Sugar' challenges in the barn; the signature is Middle Eastern Pastries, the technical is a half dozen Sugar Six Ways meringue's with and without fruit filling, and the showstopper is a Krokan-Bouche.
Whanau Week
E7
Whanau WeekThe four remaining amateur home bakers Signature is a jigsaw slice made up of three layers and cut into twenty evenly-sized pieces, while the technical is Death by Chocolate and the showstopper challenge is baking a child's birthday cake.
Finale
E8
FinaleHayley and Pax set challenging tasks. As the bakers are judged by Jordan and Peter, who will they crown the ultimate baking champion?
Cast of Season 5
Hayley SproullSelf - Presenter
Jordan RondelSelf - Judge
Peter GordonSelf - Judge
Pax AssadiSelf - Presenter
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