Not only did The Citizen get a sneak peek at the contestants who will be vying to win over judges during the first ever season of The Great South African Bake Off - premiering October 6 on BBC Lifestyle - we also managed to get some behind-the-scenes factoids on the show which only insiders and contestants know about.
So what can viewers expect during the first episode? The 12 amateur bakers are put through their baking paces by judges Shirley Guy and Tjaart Walraven in the inaugural episode on October 6 at 8pm on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174).
The bakers enter the pressurised environment of the Bake Off tent for the very first time and go whisk-to-whisk in their quest to be crowned South Africa’s Best Amateur Baker. Episode 1 is all about cakes – from the Signature Bake challenge of twelve perfect and identical fruit cupcakes, to the daunting challenge of the mystery Technical Bake.
Experience, skill and ingenuity come into play as bakers tackle a Naartjie Chiffon Cake. The final challenge of the week, the Showstopper, requires bakers to pull out all the stops to wow the judges with their version of An Inside Surprise Chocolate Cake. There are surprises aplenty – some expected, some not!
Who will be crowned Star Baker and who will be eliminated from The Great South African Bake Off tent? Don’t miss all the hilarity, the drama and the fun as comedian presenters Anne Hirsh and Donovan Goliath take viewers on an unforgettable baking journey.
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