Ep 7. Donut Sweat It

In MasterChef Junior season 6 episode 7, titled "Donut Sweat It," the young contestants are challenged to make donuts from scratch. The episode starts off with an introduction to the guest judge, pastry chef Candace Nelson, who is known for her expertise in the world of baked goods. The judges then explain that the kids will have to create a dozen donuts, half of which must be yeast donuts and the other half cake donuts. They can choose any flavor they want, but they must also make a glaze or icing to go on top.

The contestants then race to gather their ingredients and get to work. Some of them struggle with the dough, while others have trouble getting the correct consistency for their glaze. A few of the kids also get creative with their flavors, adding unusual ingredients like lavender or bacon to their donuts.

Once time is up, the judges taste each donut and give their critiques. They are impressed with the level of creativity and skill on display, but ultimately have to choose a winner. The contestant who comes out on top gets a special prize, while the others face an elimination challenge.

For the elimination challenge, the kids must cook a dish featuring fresh pasta. They are given access to a variety of ingredients and tools, including a pasta maker, and are allowed to make any kind of pasta they want. The judges taste each dish and give their feedback, ultimately deciding which two contestants will face off in a head-to-head challenge.

In the head-to-head challenge, the two remaining contestants must make a dessert using a secret ingredient chosen by the judges. They are given a limited amount of time and must improvise with whatever ingredients they have on hand. The judges taste both dishes and decide which one is the least successful.

In the end, one contestant is sent home and the others move on to the next round. The episode ends with a teaser for the next challenge, which promises to be even more difficult than the last.