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The Great British Bake Off (2010 – 2016)

2010 • 7 seasons • Reality • TV-PG
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The Great British Bake Off — Series 3

14 episodes · Aug 14, 2012

The warmth returned to our screens when *The Great British Bake Off*’s third season began on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012. This time, the baking magic unfolded within the charming walls of Harptree Court in Somerset. The competition was fierce – a staggering seven thousand hopefuls applied, but only twelve talented bakers were selected to rise to the challenge.

1. Cakes
Aug 14, 2012 · 60m

The Signature challenge called for an upside-down cake. For the Showstopper, bakers were tasked with creating a cake whose interior revealed a carefully concealed design upon slicing. The Technical challenge this week centered on the classi…

2. Bread
Aug 21, 2012 · 60m

The Signature challenge this week demanded twenty-four flatbreads. For the Showstopper, bakers were tasked with crafting a dozen sweet bagels alongside twelve savory ones. The Technical challenge presented a more intricate test: an eight-st…

3. Tarts
Aug 28, 2012 · 60m

The atmosphere in the Bake Off tent is growing increasingly intense, as the last ten bakers strive to impress Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry with inventive and unexpected flavor pairings for their signature tarte tatins.

4. Desserts
Sep 4, 2012 · 60m

The amateur bakers found their abilities pushed to their utmost limits. They confronted three distinct challenges, each appealing to a love of sweetness, and among them was a classic staple of French pastry: crème caramel.

5. Pies
Sep 11, 2012 · 60m

Now, the bakers shifted their focus to crafting flawless pies.

6. Puddings
Sep 18, 2012 · 60m

This week, the bakers face a trio of demanding challenges: crafting two distinct kinds of sponge pudding, tackling a notoriously intricate recipe from Mary Berry, and presenting an impressive, showstopping strudel.

7. Sweet Dough
Sep 25, 2012 · 60m

The bakers now face three trials centered around delicate, sugary pastries.

8. Biscuits
Oct 2, 2012 · 60m

The remaining bakers now confront a quarter-final challenge centered around biscuits.

9. Patisserie
Oct 9, 2012 · 60m

To secure a spot in the finale, the bakers must labor urgently, racing against time to produce petits fours that meet Paul and Mary’s demanding expectations.

10. The Final
Oct 16, 2012 · 60m

It’s been a year since they competed, and we're revisiting the bakers from the second season of The Great British Bake Off. What was it truly like to bake under pressure within that iconic tent, facing judgment from Mary Berry and Paul Holl…

11. Masterclass
Oct 22, 2012 · 60m

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry demonstrate their techniques for creating classic treacle tarts and rich, indulgent rum babas.

12. Revisited
Oct 23, 2012 · 60m

Rejoin us for an update on the bakers who charmed audiences in the second season of The Great British Bake Off.

13. Masterclass
Oct 24, 2012 · 60m

The collection features classic recipes such as Queen of Puddings, rich chocolate tea cakes, and comforting jam doughnuts.

14. Masterclass
Oct 25, 2012 · 60m

Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood demonstrate the signature creations each would select for baking.