Ep 15. Regional Final: Wales & Central England
- January 24, 2014
- 46 min
Britain's Best Bakery is a competitive reality show in which bakeries from across the UK compete against each other to be crowned the best bakery in the country. In season 2 episode 15, titled Regional Final: Wales & Central England, viewers are taken on a journey to explore some of the top bakeries in Wales and central England.
The episode begins with judges Mich Turner and Peter Sidwell arriving in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, where they visit a local bakery, Hambleton Bakery, which is renowned for its artisan bread. Here, the judges learn from the bakery's expert bakers about the various types of bread produced at the bakery, which include sourdough, rye, and ciabatta.
Next, the judges travel to Llanelli, a town in southwestern Wales, to visit a bakery called Jenkins Bakery, which has been in business for over 100 years. Here, the judges sample some of the bakery's signature Welsh cakes and learn how they are made using a traditional recipe that has been passed down through generations.
The episode then takes viewers further north to the county of Shropshire in central England, where the judges visit another bakery, Barkworths Seafoods and Bakery, to sample their famous pork pies. The judges are impressed with the quality of the pork pies, which are made using locally sourced ingredients.
The final stop on the judges' journey is in The Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty in southwestern England, where they visit a bakery called Hobbs House Bakery. Here, the judges learn about the history of the bakery, which has been in business for over 90 years, and sample some of the bakery's award-winning sourdough bread.
As the judges come to the end of their journey, they face the difficult task of choosing just one bakery to represent Wales and central England in the national final of the competition. With each bakery showcasing its own unique specialties and traditional baking methods, the judges carefully evaluate each establishment based on factors such as taste, presentation, and innovation.
Ultimately, the judges crown one bakery the winner of the regional final, but viewers will have to tune in to find out which bakery walked away with the title. With breathtaking scenery, mouth-watering treats, and expert judging, this episode is a must-see for any fan of baking and culinary competitions.