The Great British Bake Off: episode two – as it happened

  • 10/3/2023
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And the baker going home is... Keith. You can just tell that Keith has enjoyed his time on Bake Off, even though it was short. And he’ll be remembered. I mean, we’ll never forget those tomatoes for one thing. Oh, and next week is Bread Week. Is that Paul Hollywood’s speciality? Wish he would tell us. That would help us an awful lot. Thanks so much for joining me on here. It’s a real treat to be on here with you each and every week. I’m @scottygb just about everywhere and I’ll see you next Tuesday, starting from 7.30pm (Bake Off starts at 8pm.) See you later babes! Star Baker is... Tasha! Nope, not Josh! Despite that Showstopper. What a shock. Still. Tasha deserved it though. Josh’s illusion bake has to be one of the most stunning looking bakes we’ve had in ages. It is “Paul Fantastical Bread” lion worthy. It also got a Handshake(!), something that I recall has only even been given once ever before (and yes, that was Rahul). Nicky’s steak is in a bowl that is also edible. And her laugh her laugh is delightful. Dan’s illusion chips are a little bit burnt, but when are oven chips not? That’s very much the point, Prue. Saku’s Sri Lankan breakfast is also getting rave reviews. This just makes it all the more likely that Keith is going home tonight. Abbi’s steamer basket looks like it is actually made out of bamboo. A strong filling, but isn’t that what we all want. Dana’s floating pizza looks remarkable. It’s like a Chicago deep dish pizza, although not sure that was intended. Keith next. His tomatoes are essentially blobs. He always gets compliments on his flavours, but the presentation sadly hasn’t been here today. Looks like delightful Keith might be on his way out. And now the third cheeseboard. I’m just imagining eating three cheese boards in a row now. Real ones. He’s received a great review too. Is anyone not going to get a good review? Loving how questionably vague Rowan is being while introducing his charcuterie board. Rowan: “That’s a spiced black pepper, gingerbread type thing.” A bit soft, but aren’t we all. Cristy next, with the first one of our three upcoming charcuterie boards. Paul: “I think you have done well.” It’s the showstopper judging. And it’s starting with Tasha, who was warned by Paul that he wants this showstopper to be as good as her signature (which got a handshake.) Will she succeed? It does look like a chicken katsu, especially with the reflective gloss on what is supposed to be the curry. Paul: “I love the crunch, the flavour, the texture is spot on.” Prue: “Both of those biscuits are perfect.” Phew. hahahahha We’re only really seeing close-ups of all the illusions, so you can’t really see who has been performing well or poorly. But one thing is evident. Out of all of them, Josh’s burger illusion is on another level. Saku is cooking real onions next to her bake that looks like something else. If you’re following this, I salute you. Nicky is baking a wee bit of steak. If you’re following this, she’s said “wee” six times now. Isn’t it a lovely relief that (so far) Alison and Noel haven’t resorted to silly skits for their timecalls. Channel 4 have been cheeky with 90 minute episodes for the series opener and first few episodes. We then (usually) head back to 75 minutes, so a less adbreak too. Bake Off is just too long, but at least we get to stretch our legs.

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