Ep 5. Great Holiday Traditions
- TVG
- December 7, 2014
- 42 min
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(13)
The Holiday Baking Championship season 1 episode 5 is titled "Great Holiday Traditions" and celebrates classic holiday flavors and techniques. The episode begins with host Bobby Deen and judges Duff Goldman and Nancy Fuller welcoming the five remaining bakers to the competition. The bakers are tasked with creating their own unique take on the classic fruitcake, a holiday staple that often gets a bad reputation.
The bakers have two hours to create their own fruitcake, using whatever flavors they choose. Some bakers opt for traditional fruitcake flavors like rum-soaked raisins and candied fruit, while others get creative with flavors like pistachio and orange.
Next, the bakers are challenged to make a dessert featuring a classic holiday spice: ginger. They have one hour to create a dessert that showcases the flavor of ginger, whether it's in the form of cookies, cakes, or anything else. The judges are looking for a dessert that is both delicious and festive, and that highlights the unique flavor of ginger.
In the final challenge, the bakers are asked to create a dessert that celebrates their own family's holiday traditions. They have two hours to create a dessert that represents their family's holiday traditions, whether it's a recipe that has been passed down through generations or a dessert that has become a new tradition for their family.
Throughout the episode, the bakers face a variety of challenges, from time constraints to unexpected ingredient swaps. The judges are tough but fair, and they offer plenty of encouragement and support to the bakers as they work to create their best desserts. In the end, one baker is crowned the winner of the episode, while another is sent home.
Overall, "Great Holiday Traditions" is a heartwarming and festive episode that celebrates classic holiday flavors and the importance of family traditions. The bakers work hard to create delicious desserts that honor both the past and the present, and the end result is a mouthwatering showcase of holiday baking at its best.
