The Great Canadian Baking Show season 3

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

Contents

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

Bakers

Baker [6] AgeProfessionHometown
Andrea Nauta30Barista Comox, BC
Betty Chan64Retired executive assistant Vancouver, BC
Chris Koo30Family physician Edmonton, AB
Colin Asuncion30Marketing manager Toronto, ON
Jasmine Linton22University student Richmond Hill, ON
Jay Smidt51Government trade officer Cantley, QC
Jodi Robson33Table games dealer Regina, SK
Liam Harrap30Journalist Revelstoke, BC
Mary Lou Snow67College physiotherapy instructor Conception Bay South, NL
Nataliia Shevchenko33Administrative assistantEdmonton, AB

Results summary

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
Baker12345678
NataliiaSBSBWINNER
ColinSBRunner Up
JodiSBRunner Up
ChrisSBOUT
JasmineSBOUT
LiamOUT
JayOUT
AndreaOUT
Mary LouOUT
BettyOUT

Episodes

  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

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.

BakerSignature
(Number cake)		Technical
(Strawberry roulade)		Showstopper
(Provincial flag cake)
AndreaFrolicking Mermaid Cake6thSunshine Cookies & Cream Cake
BettyGood Fortune Carrot Cake10thProvincial Genoise Cake
Chris88 Keys Cake8thSlice of Alberta Cake
ColinBoy Band Cake9thGinger Molasses Cake
Jasmine(Un)Lucky Thirteen Cake2ndOde to Maligne Lake Cake
JayCaramel Banana Rugby Cake1stSugar Shack Cake
JodiFour Season Cake4thPrairie Summer Cake
LiamOutdoor Adventure Cake7thSunrise Over The Ocean Cake
Mary LouChocolate Birthday Cake5thIceberg Alley Cake
NataliiaUkrainian Honey Cake3rdUkraine in Alberta Cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

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.

BakerSignature
(Savoury crackers and dip)		Technical
(Marshmallow puffs)		Showstopper
(Cookie fantasy)
AndreaMagical Butterfly Crackers3rdMagical Fairy Garden
ChrisJapanese Tea Ceremony Biscuits1stDragon Boss Biscuit Battle
Colin Cinco de Mayo Crackers5thLand of the Mer-People
JasmineJamaican Jerk Crackers8thSuper Jasmine Saves the City
JayRustic Scandi Crackers2ndDog Sanctuary
JodiPretty in Pink Daisy Crackers7thDragon Hoarding Treasure
LiamParsnip Patch Crackers9thIs Anybody Gnome?
Mary LouA Taste of Home Mustard Crackers6thNewfoundland Ghost Ship
NataliiaBeet & Dill Crispy Twists4thGalactic Metropolis

Episode 3: Bread

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]

BakerSignature
(Povitica)		Technical
(Brioche à tête)		Showstopper
(Bread sculpture)
AndreaMocha Coco Loco Povitica5thBouquet of Bread
ChrisChinese Roots Povitica4thMythological Mermaid
Colin Chai Spice Povitica1stConstellation Challah
Jasmine Spumoni Povitica7thPanda-Monium
Jay Black Forest Povitica6thButterfly Bread
JodiChocolate Raspberry Povitica3rdPretzel-Mania
LiamSavoury Ethiophian Berbere Povitica8thBirdcage of Bread
NataliiaHazelnut & Mango Povitica2ndUkra-nadian Girl

Episode 4: Old School

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]

BakerSignature
(Coffee Cake)		Technical
(Crème Caramel)		Showstopper
(Celebration Slab Cake)
Chris"Chai Spice" Coffee Cake2nd"We Did It" Slab Cake
Colin"Morning Glory" Coffee Cake1st"Next Adventure" Slab Cake
Jasmine"Sweet Peach" Coffee Cake3rd"Toast to the Class" Slab Cake
Jay"Memphis" Coffee Cake6th"Rainbow Pride" Slab Cake
JodiSpring Harvest Coffee Cake4th"Sweetheart" Slab Cake
Liam"Pear Shaped" Coffee Cake5th"Good Luck Grace" Slab Cake
NataliiaSummer Orchard Coffee Cake7th"Happy Birthday" Spinach Slab Cake

Episode 5: Chocolate

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]

BakerSignature
(Chocolate sandwich cookies)		Technical
(Marquise au chocolat)		Showstopper
(Box of chocolate)
ChrisChocolate Dacquoise Treats1stMemories of Singapore Chocolate Box
ColinChocolate Pomegranate Hearts2ndSpooky Halloween Chocolate Box
JasmineWine & Roses Chocolate Cookies3rdHoney Bee Chocolate Box
JodiChocolate Churro Cookies5thHawaiian Dreams Chocolate Box
LiamHomey Peanut Butter Cookies6thFalling Leaves Marzipan Chocolate Box
Nataliia Dulce de Leche Chocolate Walnut Cookies4thWeekend Getaway Chocolate Box

Episode 6: International

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]

BakerSignature
(Pastel de tres leches)		Technical
(Kransekake)		Showstopper
(Cheesecake)
ChrisYin and Yang Tres Leches2ndStrawberry Mojito Soufflé Cheesecake
ColinCoconut Ube Tres Leches3rd Cassava and Cheddar Cheesecake
Jasmine Ponche-de-Creme Tres Leches5thAltar to Demeter Greek Cheesecakes
JodiCreamy Caramel Coffee Tres Leches1stTropical Celebration Cassata
NataliiaCoffee Walnut Crunch Tres Leches4thFruit Explosion Zapekanka

Episode 7: Pie

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]

BakerSignature
(Pastry Pie Face)		Technical
(Pithivier)		Showstopper
(Tiered Pie Tower)
ChrisHowling Wolf Savoury Pie4thPies of Alsace
ColinSavoury Medusa Pie1stFamily Cottage Favourites Pie Tower
JodiBlack Bear-y Cheesecake Pie3rdBrunchuppert Pie Tower
NataliiaFace in the Mirror Pie2ndEuro Dinner Pie Tower

Episode 8: Finale

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]

BakerSignature
(Fraisier cake)		Technical
(Marjolaine)		Showstopper
(Pièce montée)
ColinFrench Toast Fraisier2nd"Top of the Tower" Pièce Montée
JodiStrawberry "Chocaholic" Fraisier3rd"City of Love" Pièce Montée
NataliiaMatcha Madness Fraisier1st Motherland Monument Pièce Montée

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