Ep 2. The Great New Year Bake Off
- January 3, 2021
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays season 5 episode 2, titled "The Great New Year Bake Off," is a festive installment of the beloved baking competition series. Hosted by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, this episode features four former contestants returning to the tent to show off their skills and create some delicious New Year's treats.
As the episode starts, the bakers are greeted with a special message from Noel, Matt, Paul, and Prue wishing them a happy New Year and a warm welcome back to the tent. They're then given their first challenge: to create a decorative centerpiece for a New Year's party. The bakers must use their creativity and pastry skills to make a stunning showstopper that will impress the judges and truly capture the spirit of the holiday.
Next up is the technical challenge, in which the bakers are tasked with making a difficult and intricate pastry known as a galette des rois. This traditional French dessert is shaped like a crown and typically eaten on Epiphany, but the bakers only have a limited amount of time to prepare it from scratch. With Paul and Prue watching closely, it's up to the bakers to ensure that their pastry is flaky, flavorful, and perfectly baked.
Finally, the bakers must create their own interpretation of a classic New Year's dish: champagne and caviar blinis. These bite-sized treats are traditionally served as appetizers for upscale parties, and the bakers must use a variety of ingredients and techniques to make them both delicious and visually stunning. As the clock ticks down, tensions rise in the tent as the bakers do their best to finish on time and present their creations to the judges.
Throughout the episode, viewers will be able to admire the incredible skill and creativity of the bakers, as well as the beautiful holiday-themed set design and delicious-looking treats. From elaborate pastry crowns to delicate champagne-infused blinis, this episode of The Great British Baking Show: Holidays is sure to inspire viewers to get into the kitchen and create some celebratory treats of their own.
