The Great Australian Bake Off season 3

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The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 3
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network LifeStyle Food
Original release11 October (2016-10-11) –
14 December 2016 (2016-12-14)
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The third season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 11 October 2016 on the LifeStyle Food network, 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] The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 11 October 2016 until 14 December 2016, and saw Olivia McMahon win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

Contents

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: [2]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Olivia McMahon37Fine Dining WaitressBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Winner
Monica Cavallaro43Retail ManagerSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Antonio Marcora16School StudentSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Liesel Morgan20University StudentPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 9)
Fiona Nguyen32Patent & Trademark LawyerBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 8)
James Rudd26IT Technical SupportPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Noel Button59Retired TeacherLaunceston, TasmaniaEliminated (Episode 6)
Jeremy Allan30Welding & Vessel InspectorAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 5)
Bojan Petrovic37Tow Truck Business OwnerCanberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEliminated (Episode 4)
Diana Gyllen29ModelSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 3)
Cheryl Roberts59Horse TrainerBerry, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 2)
Janette Betts62Palliative Care NurseMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination Chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
OliviaSBSBSBWINNER
MonicaSBSBRunner-Up
AntonioSBSBRunner-Up
LieselSBOUT
FionaOUT
JamesOUT
NoelOUT
JeremyOUT
BojanOUT
DianaOUT
CherylOUT
JanetteOUT

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

BakerSignature
(Lamingtons)		Technical
(Pear and Amaretto Cake)		Showstopper
(Ombre Cake)
FionaPandan Lamingtons10thBel Air
BojanLime Lamingtons12thForever Blue
OliviaRed Skin Lollipops and Raspberry Jelly Lamingtons8thLemon Delight
JeremyChocolate Cherry Lamingtons1stPiña Colada
LieselGinger and Honey Lamingtons4thFairy
DianaMocha Cherry Lamingtons9thCitrus
JamesGreen Tea Lamingtons3rdHaut et Bas Gateaux
AntonioChocolate Cherry Lamingtons11thFloral and Isomalt
MonicaTiramisu Lamingtons7thBerry
NoelChocolate and Citrus Lamingtons2ndShades of Autumn
CherylMarmalade Lamingtons6thNectar of the Gods
JanetteChocolate Lamingtons5thRose

Episode 2: Biscuits

BakerSignature
(Savoury Biscuits)		Technical
(16 Florentine biscuits)		Showstopper
(Biscuit Landmarks)
JamesParmesan and Chive Biscuits2nd Perth Bell Tower
OliviaOats, Poppy Seed and Black Salt Biscuits3rd Gingerbread Arc de Triomphe
MonicaSavoury Macarons8th World Landmarks
CherylBlue Cheese, Garlic & Chive Biscuits10th St. Basil's Cathedral
NoelSavoury Shortbread9th Mum's Christmas in Paris
BojanMediterranean Shortbread7th Spicy Sphinx
FionaChilli, Fennel, Thyme and Cheese Biscuits6th Pyramids of Giza
JeremyPizza Biscuits11th Indian Spiced Taj Mahal
AntonioSavoury Biscotti1st Big Ben
DianaBacon and Fennel Crackers4th Eiffel Tower
LieselPumpkin Seed Oatcakes5th Taj Mahal of Tea

Episode 3: Pies & Tarts

BakerSignature
(Quiche)		Technical
(4 Pistachio Frangipane Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberries)		Showstopper
(Three Tiered Pies)
OliviaBacon and Asparagus Quiche4thThree Tiered Pork Pies
MonicaThree Mushrooms Quiche6thThree Course Meal
NoelSmoked Salmon Quiche9thThree Tiered Frangipane Pies
AntonioPea and Asparagus Quiche7thSweet Cheese Pies
LieselAsparagus, Capsicum and Broccollini Quiche2ndApple Pie
DianaBeef Taco Quiche8thPrincess Pies
FionaZucchini and Feta Quiche5thWinter Fruit Pies
JamesHerbs, Tomato and Pumpkin Quiche3rdPloughman's Lunch
JeremyCurried Egg Quiche10th'Apple Tree' Tiered Pies
BojanChorizo, Spanish Tomatoes and Onions Quiche1stCaramelised Onion Pie

Episode 4: Chocolate

BakerSignature
(Chocolate Slice)		Technical
(French Chocolate Dacquoise)		Showstopper
(36 Miniature Chocolate Cakes)
JeremyTower Slice1stChocolate and Raspberry Cakes
NoelHazelnut and Ginger Slice6thNaked Chocolate Cakes
AntonioPassionfruit Caramel and Coconut Slice3rdChocolate, Raspberry and Macadamia Cakes
OliviaCheesecake Brownies7thChocolate and Hazelnut Layered Cakes
MonicaS'mores Slice2ndChocolate and Espresso Cakes
FionaS'more Chocolate Slice5thChocolate and Passionfruit Cakes
BojanChoc Orange Slice9thChocolate Passion Squares
JamesChocolate Orange Slice4thChocolate and Hazelnut Sponge Cakes
LieselZserbó Slice8thChocolate and Mandarin Cakes

Episode 5: Bread

BakerSignature
(6 Burger Buns)		Technical
(Fig, Walnut and Fennel Seed Baguettes 		Showstopper
(6 Sweet and 6 Savoury Bagels)
FionaSalmon Burgers6thMatcha Tea and Red Bean Bagels
Nori Bagels
NoelSpelt Bun Burgers8thCinnamon, Orange and Fig Bagels
Onion and Thyme Bagels
MonicaMilk Bun Burgers3rdStrawberry Bagels
French Onion Bagels
JeremyBrioche Burgers7thCraisin and Raspberry Bagels
Spinach, Feta and Pistachio Bagels
AntonioClassic Brioche Burgers1stRum and Raisin Bagels
Beetroot Bagels
OliviaAussie Burgers2ndFrench Toast Bagels
Garlic Bagels
LieselGerman Burgers4thSpiced Orange and Sultana Bagels
Beetroot and Thyme Bagels
JamesJapanese Burgers5thBlueberry Bagels
Onion, Garlic and Fennel Bagels

Episode 6: Retro

BakerSignature
(Swiss Roll)		Technical
(12 Neenish Tarts)		Showstopper
(Bombe Alaska)
OliviaSticky Date Swiss Roll7thVolcanic Bombe Alaska
LieselLemon Thyme Swiss Roll1stBombe-bay Alaska
MonicaChai, Apple Jam and Ginger Cream Swiss Roll3rdPumpkin Bombe Alaska
AntonioBanana and Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll2ndTiramisu Bombe Alaska
JamesApricot Jam and White Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll6thCherry Bombe Alaska
FionaYuzu and Ginger Swiss Roll5thWatermelon Bombe Alaska
NoelTraditional Swiss Roll4thTraditional Bombe Alaska

Episode 7: Pastry

BakerSignature
(6 Savoury and 6 Sweet Danishes)		Technical
(2 Lamb Wellingtons)		Showstopper
(Choux pastry Animal Sculpture)
AntonioBlue Cheese and Fig Pockets
Lime Palmiers		2ndExotic Fish
OliviaPersimmon Pillows
Goat's Cheese Twists		3rdUnderwater Turtle
JamesCapsicum and Feta Danishes
Jam and Custards Danishes		5thKoala Bear
MonicaAsparagus and Pancetta Danishes
Cinnamon and Raisin Snails		4thHoot Hoot Owl
LieselSweet Potato Danishes
Rhubarb and Custard Danishes		1stEnglebert the Echidna
FionaFig and Goat's Cheese Danishes
Pistachio and Rhubarb Danishes		6thChinese Zodiac Animals

Episode 8: Sweet Dough

BakerSignature
(24 Iced Finger Buns)		Technical
(12 Bienenstiches)		Showstopper
(Babka)
OliviaBlueberry Finger Buns1stSpicy Babka
FionaVietnamese Coffee Finger Buns4thEast Meets West Babka
AntonioVanilla and Coffee Finger Buns2ndPanettone Babka
MonicaCitrulicious Finger Buns5thBabka-Rama
LieselPassionfruit Finger Buns3rdFree-form Babka

Episode 9: International

BakerSignature
(Cheesecake)		Technical
(Porcini, Lemon Thyme and Three Cheese soufflé)		Showstopper
("Around the World" Cake)
AntonioRicotta Cheesecake4thGateau Saint Honore
OliviaBlack Forest Cheesecake2ndSchichttorte
MonicaNeapolitan Cheesecake1stPomme Charlotte
LieselGerman Cheesecake3rdSchichttorte

Episode 10: Finale

BakerSignature
(Opera cake)		Technical
(Candied Orange and Ricotta Sfogliatelles)		Showstopper
(Dessert Masterpiece)
AntonioFruit Opera Cake1stBrownie Masterpiece
OliviaPassionfruit Opera Cake3rdTropical Masterpiece
MonicaClassic Opera Cake2nd"Ode to Italy" Masterpiece

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateOvernight ratingsRef(s)
ViewersRank
1"Cakes"11 October 201696,0003 [3]
2"Biscuits"18 October 2016104,0001 [4]
3"Pies & Tarts"25 October 201673,0002 [5]
4"Chocolate"2 November 201697,0001 [6]
5"Bread"8 November 201668,0002 [7]
6"Retro"15 November 2016107,0001 [8]
7"Pastry"22 November 2016116,0002 [9]
8"Sweet Dough"29 November 2016131,0001 [10]
9"International"6 December 2016146,0001 [11]
10"Finale"13 December 2016140,0001 [12]

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