The Great Australian Bake Off season 1

The first season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 9 July 2013 on the Nine Network, and saw ten home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. The season consisted of 8 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 9 July 2013 until 27 August 2013, and saw Nancy Ho win.[1][2] The season was hosted by Anna Gare and Shane Jacobson, and was judged by Dan Lepard and Kerry Vincent.

The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 1
Starring
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkNine Network
Original release9 July (2013-07-09) –
27 August 2013 (2013-08-27)
Season chronology
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Season 2

The Bakers

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The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Nancy Ho 22 Architecture Graduate Brisbane, Queensland Season Winner
Jonathan Gurfinkel 35 I.T. Guy Melbourne, Victoria Season Runner-Up
Maria Vella 45 Workplace Trainer Melbourne, Victoria Season Runner-Up
Monique Bowley 30 Former WNBL Star Adelaide, South Australia Eliminated (Episode 7)
Brendan Garlick 21 Uni Student Springwood, New South Wales Eliminated (Episode 6)
Julie Bonanno 41 Farm Mum Shepparton, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 5)
Mark Bartter 52 Chartered Accountant Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated (Episode 4)
Sara-Jane Smith 30 School Teacher Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 3)
Bliss Nixon 23 Trivia Host Gold Coast, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 2)
Steve Lovett 28 Boxer Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Eliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

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Elimination Chart
Baker 1[3] 2[4] 3[5] 4[6] 5 6 7 8
Nancy SB WINNER
Jonathan SB SB Runner-Up
Maria SB SB Runner-Up
Monique SB OUT
Brendan OUT
Julie SB OUT
Mark OUT
Sara-Jane OUT
Bliss OUT
Steve OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week   The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week   Season runner-up

Episodes

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  The baker was eliminated   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

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For the first challenge, the bakers were required to make 24 cupcakes in two hours. The judges specified they wanted two different flavours of cupcake of which there should be 12 each. The Technical Challenge set was for a Checkerboard Cake, which was flavoured with chocolate and orange and had four layers. A Children's Party Cake was set as the Showstopper to be completed in five hours.

Baker Signature
(24 Cupcakes)
Technical
(Chocolate & Orange Checkerboard Cake)
Showstopper
(Children's Party Cake)
Bliss White Chocolate & Passionfruit Cream Cupcakes
Flourless Choc Hazelnut Cupcakes
5 Princess Cake
Brendan Raspberry Marshmallow Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Rocky Road Cupcakes
3 Flavoured Rainbow Cake
Jonathan Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes
Banana & Peanut Butter Cupcakes
6 3D Rocket Cake on Carved Half Moon
Julie Pistachio & Rosewater Cupcakes
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes
7 Honey Hive Cake
Maria Coffee, Chocolate & Hazelnut Cupcakes
Passionfruit Cupcakes with White Choc Ganache
2 Magical Butterfly Garden Raspberry Ripple Cake
Mark Rose-Flavoured Buttercream Swirl Cupcakes
Orange & Grapefruit Curd Cupcakes
10 Chocolate Mud Cake with Plum Syrup
Monique Vanilla & Rosewater Butterfly Cakes
Chocolate & Lemon Curd Cupcakes
4 Pool Cake
Nancy Lemon Filled Lavender Cupcakes
Vietnamese Coffee Cupcake with Cinnamon Doughnuts
1 Ballerina Pillow Banana Cake
Sara-Jane Coconut Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
Spiced Chocolate & Pear Cupcakes
8 "Very Vanilla" Rainbow Cake with Homemade Sprinkles
Steve Flourless Orange, Linseed, Sunflower Seed & Almond Cupcakes
Coffee & Whisky Cupcakes
9 Banana Sandstone Castle Cake

Episode 2: Pies

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A family pie was set as the first challenge, with two and a half hours being set as the time limit. The bakers had any choice of filling - sweet or savoury - and pastry, the only brief was that the pie must have a lid. For the next challenge, a lemon meringue pie was set, with the judges hoping for a perfectly cooked pastry, a set filling and a crispy meringue. For the Showstopper Challenge, the judges wanted 12 Party Pies, 12 Sausage Rolls and 12 Pasties in four hours.

Baker Signature
(Family Pie)
Technical
(Lemon Meringue Pie)
Showstopper
(36 Party Pies, Sausage Rolls & Pasties)
Bliss Chicken Leek & Bacon Pie 9 Beef & Bacon Party Pies
Pork, Apple & Fennel Sausage Rolls
Spicy Curry Pasties
Brendan Thai Chicken Pie 2 BBQ Chicken & Cheese Pies
Satay Pork Sausage Rolls
Beef & Bean Pasties
Jonathan Garlic Prawn, Fish & Rice Pie 1 Chicken Kiev Party Pies
Layered Lamb Moussaka Pasties
Pumpkin & Ricotta Sfogliatelle
Julie Moroccan Lamb & Sweet Potato Pie 6 Salmon & Fennel Party Pies
Curried Coriander Potato Pasties
Chicken, Bacon & Sundried Tomatoes Sausage Rolls
Maria Aromatic Braised Beef Pie 5 Chicken & Apple Cider Pies
Spiced Samosa Pasties
Chicken & Sage Sausage Rolls
Mark Cheese & Onion Pie 8 Shredded Pork Pies
Potato & Cauliflower Empanadas
Argentinian Beef Pampas Rolls
Monique Chicken, Herb & Mushroom Pie 4 Mini Shepherd's Pies
Cornish Pasties
Classic Sausage Rolls
Nancy Lamb Shank & Potato Pie 7 Smoky Chorizo Sausage Rolls
Pumpkin & Feta Pasties
BBQ Pork & Whisky Pies
Sara-Jane Rabbit, Leek & Pistachio Pie 3 Mushroom Bourguignon Pies
Cauliflower Cheese Pasties
Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

Episode 3: Biscuits

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For the Signature bake, 24 Aussie Assortments - classic Australian biscuits - were required of the bakers. In two and a half hours, the bakers had to make two different types of biscuit, 12 of each. 12 Brandy Snaps were set as the Technical Challenge, with the judges requesting they be 12 cm in length, and that ten be filled with cream and two be left for snapping. For the final challenge, a gingerbread structure was set, to be done in four hours.

Baker Signature
(24 Aussie Assortments)
Technical
(Brandy Snaps)
Showstopper
(Gingerbread Structure)
Brendan Butterscotch ANZAC Biscuits
Lemon Myrtle Biscuits with Lemon Butter Cream
2 Sydney Harbour Bridge at NYE
Jonathan Chocolate & Caramel Oat Biscuits
Chocolate Wagon Wheels
7 Giant Monster Robot
Julie Macadamia, Mango & Passionfruit Shortbread
Chocolate Mint Yo-Yos
1 Outdoor Dunny
Maria Mango Macadamia Melting Moments
Mint Marshmallow Swirl Biscuits
6 Eiffel Tower in Bloom
Mark Australian Royal Mint Slice
Bitter Almond ANZAC Biscuits
5 High Country Hut
Monique Choc Coconut Macarons
ANZAC Biscuits
3 Gingerbread Church
Nancy Chocolate & Raspberry Wagon Wheels
Earl Grey Shortbread
4 Gingerbread Carousel
Sara-Jane Cornflake Catastrophe Cookies
Fizzing Mandarin Creams
8 Wintry Village

Episode 4: Tarts

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A tarte tatin was set for the Signature Challenge, to be completed within two and a half hours. For the Technical Challenge, a Quiche Lorraine was set, which used rough puff pastry and was to be finished again within two and a half hours. For their final challenge, the bakers were tasked with creating 12 miniature sweet tarts - half fruit and half chocolate.

Baker Signature
(Tarte Tatin)
Technical
(Quiche Lorraine)
Showstopper
(12 Miniature Sweet Tarts)
Brendan Peppered Pineapple Tarte Tatin 1 Passionfruit Cream Tarts with Toffied Macadamias
Chocolate Tarts with Raspberries & Mint
Jonathan Lamb Tarte Tatin 2 Chocolate Tarts with Hazelnut Frangipane
Lychee Tarts with Macadamia Praline
Julie Banana & Pineapple Tarte Tatin 5 Passionfruit Mango Tarts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Tarts
Maria Jackfruit & Banana Tarte Tatin 6 White Chocolate, Mango & Raspberry Tarts
Jaffa Tarts with Orange Liqueur
Mark Apple, Raisin & Almond Tarte Tatin 4 Nectarine & Lemongrass Tartlets
Chocolate Cream Tartlets
Monique Apple Tarte Tatin 7 Strawberry Cream Tarts
Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tarts
Nancy Rum Spiced Caramel & Pineapple Tarte Tatin 3 Chocolate Marshmallow Tarts
Coconut & Orange Liqueur Tarts

Episode 5: Bread

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In the Signature Challenge, the bakers were asked to make a loaf which was free-form (i.e - not in a tin) in two and a half hours. For the Technical, the challenge was Dan's recipe for coffee scrolls, which were filled with cinnamon and sultanas and were topped with a coffee glaze. The bakers had two and a half hours. Finally, the bakers had to make a bread basket (which did not have to necessarily be edible) and 24 rolls of two flavours for the Showstopper in four hours.

Baker Signature
(Free-Form Loaf)
Technical
(Coffee Scroll)
Showstopper
(Display Bread Basket + 24 Rolls)
Brendan Rhubarb & Pink Lady Apple Bread 5 Pumpkin & Gorgonzola Rolls
Pecan Buns
Jonathan Cinnamon & Poppy Seed Bread 1 Sausage & Sauerkraut Rolls
Whisky & Chocolate Iced Rolls
Julie Pumpkin Pull-Apart Loaf 4 Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Carrot & Cumin Rolls
Maria Spinach & Feta Cheese Bread 2 Orange & Walnut Rosettes
Mini Pesto Parmesan Spiral Loaves
Monique Spiced Fruit Cider Bread 6 Coconut Iced Sweet Buns
Cheesymite Scrolls
Nancy Dukkah & Macadamia Plaited Loaf 3 Mexican Coffee Buns
Porcini, Truffle & Rosemary Dinner Rolls

Episode 6: Desserts

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The bakers were first tasked with making one large baked cheesecake in two and a half hours, with the choice base (biscuit, pastry, etc.) and flavours being the baker's own. For the Technical bake, a layered pavlova torte was set as the challenge to be completed in two and a half hours. Consisting of three layers of meringue filled with whipped cream and summer fruits, the bakers were also asked to make their own strawberry sugar art. The Showstopper Challenge was a tiered celebration cake with at least two tiers.

Baker Signature
(Baked Cheesecake)
Technical
(Layered Pavlova Torte)
Showstopper
(Tiered Celebration Cake)
Brendan White Chocolate & Brownie Cheesecake 5 Live Laugh Love 21st Birthday Cake
Jonathan Cherry & Polish Cottage Cheese Cheesecake 3 Wedding Anniversary Cake
Maria Honey, Orange Blossom & Rose Cheesecake 4 Red Velvet Engagement Cake
Monique Lemon & Sour Cream Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberries 1 Ombre Wedding Cake
Nancy Lime & Ginger Cheesecake 2 Orange Blossom Kokeshi Doll Cake

Episode 7: Pastry

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For the first challenge, the bakers had to make a gluten-free fruit tart in two and a half hours which would serve eight people. For the next challenge, 6 croissants were set to be completed in four hours with jam of the baker's choice. A strudel was set as the Showstopper - it should be complete in two and a half hours, with the only criteria being it should be enough to feed eight people.

Baker Signature
(Gluten-Free Fruit Tart)
Technical
(Croissants)
Showstopper
(Strudel)
Jonathan Strawberry Crème Brûlée Tart 3 Apple, Pear & Walnut Strudel
Maria Spiced Raspberry Linzer Tart 1 Spiced Fig & Apple Strudel
Monique Honey, Fig & Goat's Cheese Tart 4 Apple Strudel
Nancy Walnut, Gorgonzola & Pear Tart 2 Pear & Chocolate Celebration Wreath

Episode 8: Finale

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In the final Signature Challenge, the bakers had three and a half hours to make a large, multi-layered gâteau. In the Technical, choux pastry Religieuse were set. The bakers had to present three different flavours - chocolate, coffee and rose - and they had two and a half hours. Finally, the bakers had to make a selection of 36 petit-fours. The bakers were required to make three types - twelve of each.

Baker Signature
(Multi-Layered Gâteau)
Technical
(La Religieuse)
Showstopper
(36 Petits Fours)
Jonathan Raspberry, Walnut & Praline Layered Meringue 1 Pistachio Crusted Choux Puffs with Turkish Delight
Hungarian Dobos Torte
Macadamia Tuile Cones with Strawberry Cream & Coconut Ganache
Maria Chocolate Sponge Gâteau with Choc-Cherry Mousse 2 Mini Lemon Cream Tartlets
Toffee Cream Choux Puffs
Raspberry Brûlée Custard Tarts
Nancy Passionfruit Sponge with Chocolate Caramel Mousse 3 Earl Grey & Lavender Opera Cake
Lemon Tart with Candied Kumquat Tuile
Lychee Rose Mini Choux Nuns

Ratings

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No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 "Cakes" 13 June 2023 1.119 million 5 [7]
2 "Pies" 16 July 2013 1.089 million 5 [8]
3 "Biscuits" 23 July 2013 0.994 million 9 [9]
4 "Tarts" 30 July 2013 0.722 million 15 [10]
5 "Bread" 6 August 2013 0.675 million 15 [11]
6 "Desserts" 13 August 2013 0.692 million 13 [12]
7 "Pastry" 20 August 2013 0.622 million 18 [13]
8 "Finale" 27 August 2013 0.760 million 13 [14]

References

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  1. ^ Knox, David (25 June 2013). "Airdate: The Great Australian Bake Off". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  2. ^ Knox, David (28 August 2013). "Nancy wins The Great Australian Bakeoff". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off – Episode 1- Cupcakes & more". 9 July 2013.
  4. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off". 16 July 2013.
  5. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off". 24 July 2013.
  6. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off". 8 August 2013.
  7. ^ Knox, David (10 July 2013). "Tuesday 9 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  8. ^ Knox, David (17 July 2013). "Tuesday 16 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
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  10. ^ Knox, David (31 July 2013). "Tuesday 30 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  11. ^ Knox, David (7 August 2013). "Tuesday 6 August 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  12. ^ Knox, David (14 August 2013). "Tuesday 13 August 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  13. ^ Knox, David (21 August 2013). "Tuesday 20 August 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  14. ^ Knox, David (28 August 2013). "Tuesday 27 August 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 April 2015.