The Great Canadian Baking Show season 3

The third season of The Great Canadian Baking Show premiered on CBC Television on September 18, 2019.[1] Ten amateur bakers competed over eight weeks of challenges, vying for the title. The season marked the debut of Carolyn Taylor and Aurora Browne, of the Baroness von Sketch Show, as hosts[2] and chef Kyla Kennaley as judge. French-born Canadian chef and pastry expert Bruno Feldeisen returned as judge for a third season.[3]

The Great Canadian Baking Show
Season 3
Starring
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkCBC Television
Original releaseSeptember 18 (2019-09-18) –
November 6, 2019 (2019-11-06)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 2

The winner of the season was Nataliia Shevchenko, with Colin Asuncion and Jodi Robson as runners-up.[4][5]

Bakers

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Baker[6] Age Profession Hometown
Andrea Nauta 30 Barista Comox, BC
Betty Chan 64 Retired executive assistant Vancouver, BC
Chris Koo 30 Family physician Edmonton, AB
Colin Asuncion 30 Marketing manager Toronto, ON
Jasmine Linton 22 University student Richmond Hill, ON
Jay Smidt 51 Government trade officer Cantley, QC
Jodi Robson 33 Table games dealer Regina, SK
Liam Harrap 30 Journalist Revelstoke, BC
Mary Lou Snow 67 College physiotherapy instructor Conception Bay South, NL
Nataliia Shevchenko 33 Administrative assistant Edmonton, AB

Results summary

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Colour key:

  Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
  Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.
  Baker got through to the next round.
  Baker was eliminated.
  Baker was the Star Baker.
  Baker was a season runner-up.
  Baker was the season winner.
Elimination chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Nataliia SB SB WINNER
Colin SB Runner Up
Jodi SB Runner Up
Chris SB OUT
Jasmine SB OUT
Liam OUT
Jay OUT
Andrea OUT
Mary Lou OUT
Betty OUT

Episodes

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  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

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For their first signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to create a cake in the shape of a number that was of great significance to them, making sure that the story of their number shone through in the bake. For the technical challenge, the bakers were tasked with making a strawberry roulade with an Italian buttercream in one hour and thirty minutes. For the showstopper, the bakers had three hours to create a cake inspired by any one of Canada's ten provincial flags, whether the flag of their home province or elsewhere.

Baker Signature
(Number cake)
Technical
(Strawberry roulade)
Showstopper
(Provincial flag cake)
Andrea Frolicking Mermaid Cake 6th Sunshine Cookies & Cream Cake
Betty Good Fortune Carrot Cake 10th Provincial Genoise Cake
Chris 88 Keys Cake 8th Slice of Alberta Cake
Colin Boy Band Cake 9th Ginger Molasses Cake
Jasmine (Un)Lucky Thirteen Cake 2nd Ode to Maligne Lake Cake
Jay Caramel Banana Rugby Cake 1st Sugar Shack Cake
Jodi Four Season Cake 4th Prairie Summer Cake
Liam Outdoor Adventure Cake 7th Sunrise Over The Ocean Cake
Mary Lou Chocolate Birthday Cake 5th Iceberg Alley Cake
Nataliia Ukrainian Honey Cake 3rd Ukraine in Alberta Cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

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The signature bake required the making of 36 identical savoury crackers, with a complimentary spread, in 90 minutes. In the technical challenge, Kyla asked the bakers to make a dozen marshmallow puff cookies, in one hour and 20 minutes. For the showstopper they were asked to create a fantasy scene made out of cookies, using at least two different types of cookie dough, in four hours.

Baker Signature
(Savoury crackers and dip)
Technical
(Marshmallow puffs)
Showstopper
(Cookie fantasy)
Andrea Magical Butterfly Crackers 3rd Magical Fairy Garden
Chris Japanese Tea Ceremony Biscuits 1st Dragon Boss Biscuit Battle
Colin Cinco de Mayo Crackers 5th Land of the Mer-People
Jasmine Jamaican Jerk Crackers 8th Super Jasmine Saves the City
Jay Rustic Scandi Crackers 2nd Dog Sanctuary
Jodi Pretty in Pink Daisy Crackers 7th Dragon Hoarding Treasure
Liam Parsnip Patch Crackers 9th Is Anybody Gnome?
Mary Lou A Taste of Home Mustard Crackers 6th Newfoundland Ghost Ship
Nataliia Beet & Dill Crispy Twists 4th Galactic Metropolis

Episode 3: Bread

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For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to make a povitica in two and a half hours; while maintaining its distinctive folds and swirly interior, the bakers were allowed to size, shape and flavour the loaf however they wanted. For the technical challenge, the bakers had to make twelve hand-kneaded brioche à tête, with a chocolate interior, in two hours forty-five minutes. The showstopper challenge featured the bakers creating a bread sculpture, with at least two types of yeast-leavened bread, in four and a half hours.[7]

Baker Signature
(Povitica)
Technical
(Brioche à tête)
Showstopper
(Bread sculpture)
Andrea Mocha Coco Loco Povitica 5th Bouquet of Bread
Chris Chinese Roots Povitica 4th Mythological Mermaid
Colin Chai Spice Povitica 1st Constellation Challah
Jasmine Spumoni Povitica 7th Panda-Monium
Jay Black Forest Povitica 6th Butterfly Bread
Jodi Chocolate Raspberry Povitica 3rd Pretzel-Mania
Liam Savoury Ethiophian Berbere Povitica 8th Birdcage of Bread
Nataliia Hazelnut & Mango Povitica 2nd Ukra-nadian Girl

Episode 4: Old School

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For the signature challenge, the bakers had to make a coffee cake with a complementary streusel topping in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge, the bakers were given one hour fifteen minutes to make six crème caramel desserts. The showstopper challenge had the bakers make a slab cake to celebrate any occasion of their choosing in three and a half hours; the cake also had to have a well-piped inspirational message on top.[8]

Baker Signature
(Coffee Cake)
Technical
(Crème Caramel)
Showstopper
(Celebration Slab Cake)
Chris "Chai Spice" Coffee Cake 2nd "We Did It" Slab Cake
Colin "Morning Glory" Coffee Cake 1st "Next Adventure" Slab Cake
Jasmine "Sweet Peach" Coffee Cake 3rd "Toast to the Class" Slab Cake
Jay "Memphis" Coffee Cake 6th "Rainbow Pride" Slab Cake
Jodi Spring Harvest Coffee Cake 4th "Sweetheart" Slab Cake
Liam "Pear Shaped" Coffee Cake 5th "Good Luck Grace" Slab Cake
Nataliia Summer Orchard Coffee Cake 7th "Happy Birthday" Spinach Slab Cake

Episode 5: Chocolate

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For the signature challenge, the bakers had two hours to produce 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, with a filling of their choice that also had to feature chocolate as a primary flavour. This week's technical required the bakers to create a marquise de chocolat in two hours. The bakers' showstopper challenge was to create a box of eighteen chocolates of three different kinds. along with a solid chocolate centrepiece - all tied together in a common theme - in three and a half hours.[9]

Baker Signature
(Chocolate sandwich cookies)
Technical
(Marquise au chocolat)
Showstopper
(Box of chocolate)
Chris Chocolate Dacquoise Treats 1st Memories of Singapore Chocolate Box
Colin Chocolate Pomegranate Hearts 2nd Spooky Halloween Chocolate Box
Jasmine Wine & Roses Chocolate Cookies 3rd Honey Bee Chocolate Box
Jodi Chocolate Churro Cookies 5th Hawaiian Dreams Chocolate Box
Liam Homey Peanut Butter Cookies 6th Falling Leaves Marzipan Chocolate Box
Nataliia Dulce de Leche Chocolate Walnut Cookies 4th Weekend Getaway Chocolate Box

Episode 6: International

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The signature bake asked the competitors to produce a Pastel de tres leches, a Latin American style sponge cake soaked in a milk mixture, in three hours. The technical challenges gave them 90 minutes to make a Kransekake, a Norwegian or Danish cone-shape tower of almond cookie rings held together with royal icing, traditionally eaten on special occasions. The showstopper challenge was to bake and decorate an internationally inspired cheesecake in four hours.[10]

Baker Signature
(Pastel de tres leches)
Technical
(Kransekake)
Showstopper
(Cheesecake)
Chris Yin and Yang Tres Leches 2nd Strawberry Mojito Soufflé Cheesecake
Colin Coconut Ube Tres Leches 3rd Cassava and Cheddar Cheesecake
Jasmine Ponche-de-Creme Tres Leches 5th Altar to Demeter Greek Cheesecakes
Jodi Creamy Caramel Coffee Tres Leches 1st Tropical Celebration Cassata
Nataliia Coffee Walnut Crunch Tres Leches 4th Fruit Explosion Zapekanka

Episode 7: Pie

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The semi-finals signature bake asked the contestants to make a pie with a recognizable face on it, using any pastry and filling, sweet or savoury, in two-and-a-half hours. The technical challenge gave them 2 hours and 15 minutes to make a pithivier, a puff pastry tart, filled with frangipane and sour cherry jam. The showstopper challenge was to bake a themed tower of at least three pies and/or tarts in four hours.[11]

Baker Signature
(Pastry Pie Face)
Technical
(Pithivier)
Showstopper
(Tiered Pie Tower)
Chris Howling Wolf Savoury Pie 4th Pies of Alsace
Colin Savoury Medusa Pie 1st Family Cottage Favourites Pie Tower
Jodi Black Bear-y Cheesecake Pie 3rd Brunchuppert Pie Tower
Nataliia Face in the Mirror Pie 2nd Euro Dinner Pie Tower

Episode 8: Finale

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For the Signature challenge the finalists had three hours to make a fraisier cake, a French strawberry cake with both mousse and sponge. The Technical Challenge was to produce a marjolaine, a dessert cake combining almond and hazelnut meringue layers with chocolate buttercream, in two and a half hours. For the final showstopper, the bakers had to prepare a pièce montée centrepiece incorporating choux pastry, cake, icing and cookies, in the shape of a recognizable landmark, in four and a half hours.[5][4]

Baker Signature
(Fraisier cake)
Technical
(Marjolaine)
Showstopper
(Pièce montée)
Colin French Toast Fraisier 2nd "Top of the Tower" Pièce Montée
Jodi Strawberry "Chocaholic" Fraisier 3rd "City of Love" Pièce Montée
Nataliia Matcha Madness Fraisier 1st Motherland Monument Pièce Montée

References

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  1. ^ "THE SEARCH FOR CANADA'S BEST AMATEUR BAKERS BEGINS NOW AS CBC ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW". CBC Media Centre. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. January 24, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Aurora Browne and Carolyn Taylor: Hosts". CBC Life. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. May 29, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley: Judges". CBC Life. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. May 29, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Sweet, sweet victory: Edmontonian wins Great Canadian Baking Show". CBC News. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. ^ a b Waverman, Emma (November 6, 2019). "Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3: season finale recap". Eat North. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "Meet the bakers of The Great Canadian Baking Show, Season 3". CBC Life. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. September 12, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  7. ^ Waverman, Emma (2 October 2019). "Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3: Episode 3 recap: A Watched Dough Never Rises". Eat North. Eat North Inc. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  8. ^ Waverman, Emma (9 October 2019). "Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3: Episode 4 recap: Oldie but goodie". Eat North. Eat North Inc. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  9. ^ Waverman, Emma (16 October 2019). "Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3: Episode 5 recap: Chocoholics unite, it's chocolate week!". Eat North. Eat North Inc. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  10. ^ Waverman, Emma (23 October 2019). "Great Canadian Baking Show Season 3: Episode 6 recap-Who licked it?". Eat North. Eat North inc. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
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