Ep 7. Vegan Week

The Great British Bake Off season 9 episode 7, titled "Vegan Week," is a celebration of plant-based baking. In this episode, the remaining bakers are challenged to create delicious and beautiful vegan bakes, using only ingredients that are free from animal products.

The Signature Challenge is all about cake - the bakers are tasked with creating a vegan cake that not only looks great, but tastes just as good as a classic sponge. With ingredients like aquafaba (chickpea brine) and plant-based milks, the bakers are all creating delicious and inventive cakes that will please even the most ardent non-vegan.

For the Technical Challenge, the bakers must make vegan meringues. This is no simple task, as traditional meringues rely heavily on eggs for their structure. However, with the use of aquafaba and other vegan-friendly ingredients, the bakers are all able to create beautifully piped meringue kisses that will melt in your mouth.

Finally, for the Showstopper Challenge, the bakers must create a vegan celebration bake, one that might be served at a wedding or other important event. With no animal products to lean on for flavor or texture, the bakers must get creative with their ingredients and come up with something truly special.

Throughout the episode, the bakers are supported and mentored by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, as well as hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig. There are moments of triumph and moments of disappointment, but all of the bakers celebrate the beauty and deliciousness of vegan baking.

Whether you're a committed vegan or simply looking to lighten up your baking routine, The Great British Bake Off season 9 episode 7 is full of inspiration and creativity. Don't miss this chance to see some of the best bakers in the UK tackle the challenge of vegan baking with grace and skill.