Junior Bake Off (2011)
Synopsis
A spinoff of 'The Great British Bake Off', this show features children aged 9-13 competing to be ‘Junior Bake Off’ Champion by taking part in a series of Technical Bakes and Showstopper Challenges using their own original recipes
Network
CBBC, Channel 4
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.
Episode 2
Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.
Episode 3
The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.
Episode 4
Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.
Episode 5
Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 6
The cooks race to bake a lemon drizzle cake in one hour and create a recipe based on the theme of America. Meanwhile, Aaron Craze finds out about cupcakes.
Episode 7
The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.
Episode 8
The young cooks battle for a place in the semi-finals, demonstrating their technical skills by following a chocolate brownie recipe. They also prepare Halloween-themed biscuits. Presented by Aaron Craze, with judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Episode 9
The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.
Episode 10
It’s the first slice of the bake-off final. The contestants take a masterclass with top pastry chef Cherish Finden, before preparing afternoon tea for special guest chef Michel Roux Jr and judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 11
The four remaining contestants face the first day of the final with a tough challenge - preparing afternoon tea for Michel Roux Jr, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 12
In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.
Episode 13
The hopefuls compete in the final challenge, preparing two of their own recipes to be judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry before the winner is announced.
Details
Original Title
Junior Bake Off
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
11
Episodes
163
Production
Love Productions
