Ep 4. Dairy Week

In the fourth episode of season ten of The Great British Bake Off, the bakers tackle the challenge of Dairy Week. The episode starts with the signature challenge, where the bakers are tasked with creating a sophisticated twist on the classic European breakfast staple: the cultured butter croissant. The judges are looking for bakers to use high-quality dairy products and innovative flavors to elevate this traditional pastry.

Next up is the technical challenge, where the bakers are asked to make a dessert that showcases the tanginess of cultured milk. The bakers must use their creativity and technical skills to produce six perfectly formed “maiden’s blush” puddings with a raspberry compote and a crisp almond biscuit. This challenge proves to be the most difficult of the episode, as the bakers struggle with the delicate balance between the creamy pudding and tart raspberry sauce.

Finally, the showstopper challenge sees the bakers tackling one of the most challenging dairy-based desserts: the cheese cake. However, this isn’t just any cheese cake; the bakers are asked to create a towering, layered masterpiece that showcases two different types of cheese and includes a decorative element featuring distinguished British cheeses. The judges are looking for a balance between the creamy cheeses and sweet elements, as well as an aesthetically-pleasing design that demonstrates the bakers’ creativity and technical skills.

As always, the hosts and judges offer their trademark wit and advice throughout the episode. Co-hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig provide comic relief and gentle encouragement to the bakers, while judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith give constructive feedback and technical criticism. The judges stress the importance of quality ingredients and precise measurements throughout the challenges, as well as the need for bakers to experiment with new flavor combinations and techniques.

Overall, Dairy Week proves to be a challenging and entertaining episode of The Great British Bake Off. The bakers showcase their technical skills, creativity, and ability to work with a variety of dairy products in their quest to be named the star baker. Viewers are sure to be impressed by the bakers’ expertise and the stunning desserts they produce throughout the episode.