Show Notes
2020 may have changed a lot of things in our lives. But the one thing, the one thing that still brings pure joy and happiness to us all from across the pond is The Great British Bake Off! And friends, it could not be more kneaded! Its time to pre-heat those ovens, strap on those aprons and start fanning those hot buns because the GBBO has 12 new bakers entering the tent and ready to compete (in the nicest way possible) for the title of Great Britain’s Best Baker. And though the bakers competition is slightly modified due to the pandemic all the sugary sweetness of the competitors, the sometimes salty judging and the spicy banter of the hosts is proving to rise to a delicious start the the season.
In this episode Kimberly and Katie discuss the new Baker’s Dozen and the Cake Week Signature Challenge- ye olde Battenberg. They also talk about marzipan and a new invention… pistachipan.
On your mark…get set… A Date with the Bake: 2020 Edition!
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