The Great Australian Bake Off season 2

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The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network LifeStyle Food
Original release13 October (2015-10-13) –
15 December 2015 (2015-12-15)
Season chronology
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The second season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 October 2015 and saw 12 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. [1] Unlike the first season, season two aired on pay television channel LifeStyle Food and was produced by FremantleMedia Australia. [2] The season consisted of 10 episodes. [1] Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 October 2015 until 15 December 2015, and saw Sian Redgrave win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. [2] [3] The season consisted of 10 episodes.

Contents

In a slight change to the first season and the British edition of the show, this season took place in the Bake-Off Shed as opposed to a tent or marquee.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: [4]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Sian Redgrave23Fashion boutique stylistPerth, Western AustraliaSeason Winner
Jasmin Hartley27BaristaMackay, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Suzy Stefanidis45Stay at home mumMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Angela Fleay47Truck driverMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 9)
James Dunsmore31Food historianSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 8)
Nathan Taylor19StudentPerth, WAEliminated (Episode 7)
Benjamin "Ben" Brown37Mining inventory plannerEmerald, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 6)
Brendan Eilola43IT specialistBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 5)
Janice Tan34Management consultantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Meghan "Meg" Moorcroft20StudentAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 3)
Mariana Gates55Volunteer workerGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Dr. Peter "Pete" Rankin58DoctorMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SianSBSBSBWINNER
JasminSBSBRunner-Up
SuzySBRunner-Up
AngelaSBSBOUT
JamesSBOUT
NathanOUT
BenOUT
BrendanOUT
JaniceOUT
MegOUT
MarianaOUT
Dr. PeteOUT

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

  The baker was eliminated  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

For the bakers' first challenge, a family-sized signature cake was set. This was set to be done in two hours, and should show the baker's style. For the technical challenge, Maggie's recipe for her constitution cake. It combined indigenous Australian fruits and icing to make three cakes. It was to be done in two and a half hours. A hidden design cake was set as the showstopper challenge. In five hours, the bakers must create a cake that shows a pattern or design once cut into.

BakerSignature
(Signature Cake)		Technical
(Maggie's Constitution cake)		Showstopper
(Hidden design cake)
AngelaChocolate cake with sour cream icing1stMint and Chocolate cake
BenTriple layer sponge2ndChocolate and Baileys Bundt cake
BrendanParsnip Carrot cake8thOrange and chocolate gateau
JamesCarrot cake5thStarry-eyed cake
JaniceJapanese honey soufflé Cheesecake4thPandan cake
JasminChocolate and salted caramel cake3rdBritish-at-heart cake
MarianaChocolate cherry cake12thCitrus pop surprise cake
MegCaramel Piñata cake6thLeopard print cake
NathanBlueberry and blood orange cake11thChocolate and peanut butter cake
Dr. PeteTiramisu cake10thRed Cross cake
SianChocolate and beetroot cake9thBattenberg cake
SuzyStrawberry Angel cake7thHidden glamour cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

BakerSignature
(12 filled biscuits)		Technical
(Matt's Cannoli)		Showstopper
(3D biscuit display)
AngelaLemon Melting Moments1stTiered Biscuit cake stand
BenPeach and bourbon Marshmallow biscuits8thBacon and lime macaron tower
BrendanShooting Stars with choc-orange ganache11thPicassoesque Art of Biscuit
JamesOrange Creams5thChild Catcher's Carriage
JaniceChinese New Year pineapple cookies3rdChinese Lantern
JasminChai latte biscuits6thJasmin's Dream Bakery
MarianaLemon Shortbread biscuits with lemon butter10thMontenegrin Winter Scene
MegJolly Nog biscuits with bourbon filling9thMoulin Rouge Windmill
NathanGerman Cinnamon biscuits7thCranberry gingerbread teacup
SianCoffee Yo-yos with fig and ginger jam4thBlack Forest cuckoo clock
SuzySweethearts with buttercream and raspberry jam2ndBiscuit cake stand

Episode 3: Choux

BakerSignature
(12 individual Éclairs)		Technical
(Matt's Paris-Brest)		Showstopper
(Gateau St Honore centrepiece)
AngelaCoffee Éclairs10thLemon Gateau St. Honoré
BenMystery Éclairs2ndCardamom, mandarin and ginger Gateau St. Honoré
BrendanPumpkin pie Éclairs7thRaspberry, chocolate and vanilla Gateau St. Honoré
JamesPassionfruit Éclairs6thChoc-orange St. Honoré
JaniceBlueberry and lavender Éclairs8thChoc-banana and rum Gateau St. Honoré
JasminChocolate and salted caramel Éclairs3rdCoffee St. Honoré
MegSalted caramel Éclairs9thSt 'Znoud'
NathanMandarin and yuzu Éclairs4thRaspberry and pistachio Gateau St. Honoré
SianLemon meringue Éclairs1stOpera St. Honoré
Suzy'Pash Me Now' Éclairs5thRaspberry Gateau St. Honoré

Episode 4: Pies

BakerSignature
(6 individual savoury pies)		Technical
(Maggie's Blood orange meringue pie)		Showstopper
(Deep dish fruit pie)
AngelaCreamy lemon chicken Pies5thFruit and almond Pie
BenChicken, ham and leek Pies2ndSpiced pear and walnut Pie
BrendanChicken, bacon and vegetable Pies7thBaklava Pie
JamesPork and sage Pies6thApple and nutmeg Pie
JaniceChinese Pork Pies9thCompost Pie
JasminSage and pork Pies1stVery Berry Pie
NathanSatay pork Pies3rdApple and blackberry Pie
SianWild mushroom Pies8thApple, prune and vino cotto Pie
SuzyPerfect trio Pies4thApple and pear Pie

Episode 5: Chocolate

BakerSignature
(Brownies)		Technical
(Black Forest gateau)		Showstopper
(Chocolate centrepiece)
AngelaPecan and Cranberry Brownies7thChoc Medley
BenThyme and Dark Chocolate Brownies6thBlossoming Fig
BrendanVelvet Chocolate Brownies1stChocolate and Strawberry Jewel Box
JamesChocolate Miso Brownies8thChocolate Forest Lodge
JasminMillionaire Brownies2ndChocolate Trio Centrepiece
NathanBlackberry Cheesecake Brownies4thChocolate and Raspberry Jaconde Medley
SianItalian Cheesecake Brownies3rdChestnut and Chocolate Yule Log
SuzyCircle of Never Ending Bliss5thChocolate Medley

Episode 6: Bread

BakerSignature
(6 flavoured & 6 filled savoury Flatbreads)		Technical
(8 Knotted Rolls)		Showstopper
(Stollen Loaf Centrepiece)
AngelaCoriander and garlic Chapatis
Spicy Potato Pockets		5thChristmas Stollen
BenSmoked garlic and fennel Naans
Gruyere Flatbreads		3rdPeach and coffee Stollen
JamesBesan flour Flatbreads
Halloumi Gozleme		6thBarberry and fig Stollen
JasminTomato and olive Focaccia
Pesto Quesadillas		4thFruity Mince Stollen Wreath
NathanNigella and garlic Naans
Aloo Naans		1stCherry and peach Stollen Wreath
SianTruffle Focaccias
Yoghurt filled Flatbreads		2ndDate, chocolate and hazelnut Stollen
SuzyFeta Flatbreads
Lemon chicken stuffed Flatbreads		7thEaster Celebration Wreath

Episode 7: Dessert

BakerSignature
(5 Individual Hot Puddings)		Technical
(Dried Apricot Pavlova)		Showstopper
(3-Tiered Dessert)
AngelaOrange, pistachio and ginger Puddings2ndTiered Dessert Stand
JamesDate and chestnut Puddings6thFruit Tart Stand
JasminSpotted Dick Puddings1st'Fifty Shades of Lemon'
NathanDark chocolate and pear Puddings5th'Carnival of Sweets'
SianPersimmon Puddings3rdCoconut Wedding Cake
Suzy'Let me Date You' Puddings4th'Tart it Up'

Episode 8: Pastry

BakerSignature
(12 miniature savoury pastries)		Technical
(Mushroom, thyme, leek pithivier)		Showstopper
(Strudel centrepiece)
AngelaPork, apple and sage sausage rolls
Vegetable samosas		1stMango and apple strudel
JamesSalmon and ginger galettes
Empanadas		5thPear and hazelnut strudel
JasminBeef mince Cornish pasties
Vol au vents		4thStrudel
SianFennel and blue cheese danishes
Pumpkin pasties		2ndSour cherry strudel
SuzyFeta maznik
Spinach and ricotta maznik		3rdCherry and bougatsa strudel

Episode 9: Classics

BakerSignature
(Doughnuts)		Technical
(Passionfruit Tart)		Showstopper
(High Tea)
AngelaLemon Doughnuts1stCountry Style High Tea
JasminClassic Trio of Doughnuts4thTea Plate
SianChocolate and Liquorice Doughnuts3rdHigh Tea
SuzyDoughnut Trio2ndInternational High Tea

Episode 10: Finale

BakerSignature
(12 signature vanilla slices)		Technical
(Maggie's cornucopia cake)		Showstopper
(Free Choice)
JasminVanilla slice2ndTiers of Joy
SianMille-feuille1stTower of Profiteroles
SuzyVanilla slice3rdNever Ending Love

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateOvernight ratingsRef(s)
ViewersRank
1"Cakes"13 October 2015104,0001 [5]
2"Biscuits"20 October 2015102,0001 [6]
3"Choux"27 October 2015109,0001 [7]
4"Pies"3 November 201581,0001 [8]
5"Chocolate"10 November 2015111,0001 [9]
6"Bread"17 November 201591,0001 [10]
7"Desserts"24 November 201593,0002 [11]
8"Pastry"1 December 2015126,0001 [12]
9"Classics"8 December 2015131,0001 [13]
10"Finale"15 December 2015136,0001 [14]

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