The Great Canadian Baking Show season 6

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The Great Canadian Baking Show
Season 6
Starring
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original releaseOctober 2 (2022-10-02) –
November 20, 2022 (2022-11-20)
Season chronology

The sixth season of The Great Canadian Baking Show premiered on CBC Television on October 2, 2022. [1] As with previous seasons, ten amateur bakers will compete over eight weeks of challenges, vying for the title. Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis return for their third season as hosts. Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley return for their sixth and fourth seasons respectively as judges.

Contents

Bakers

Baker [2] AgeProfessionHometown
André Hayde46 ESL teacher and personal trainer Ottawa, ON
Chi Nguyễn35 C.O.O. of a cellular technology company Toronto, ON
John Fowler49University administrator Victoria, BC
Jomar Manzano37Structural engineerToronto, ON
Kristi Carey29 Grant and proposal writer Toronto, ON
Lauren Tjoe21Finance student Tsawwassen, BC
Lydiane Gaborieau35 Biobank manager Montreal, QC
Nigel Batchelor32Geography Graduate student Winnipeg, MB
Rosemary O'Neill64Federal security advisorOttawa, ON
Zoya Thawer33Pediatric endocrinologist Edmonton, 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
LaurenSBSBWINNER
ZoyaSBRunner Up
ChiSBRunner Up
KristiSBOUT
JohnSBOUT
RosemaryOUT
JomarOUT
NigelOUT
AndréOUT
LydianeOUT

Episodes

  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake Week

For their first signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to create a dozen friand cakes with a nut flour of their choice. For the technical challenge, the bakers had an hour and 45 minutes to make a Bolo de rolo, a Brazilian dessert, consisting of thin layers of dough wrapped with a layer of guava paste. For the showstopper, the bakers had three hours and 45 minutes to make a Kawaii cake - a cake decorated using the Japanese Kawaii trend. [3]

BakerSignature
(12 Friand Cakes)		Technical
(Bolo de rolo)		Showstopper
(Kawaii cake)
AndréPistachio Pineapple Friands10thSweet Citrus Kawaii
ChiBlack Forest Friands1stHalloween Crunch Cake
John Figgy Duff Friands7thSpooky Surprise Cake
Jomar Stracciatella Friands4th Halo Halo Cake
KristiMango Pie Friands3rdBig Breakfast Cake
LaurenSunny Tsawwassen Friands5thFrogs in Love Cake
Lydiane Seaberry Star Friands9th Arsène Lapin Cake
Nigel Chicken and Waffle Friands6thKawaii Sushi Roll
Rosemary Barmbrack Friands2ndMug of Hot Chocolate
ZoyaWhite Poppyseed Friands8thMonkey Business Cake

Episode 2: Biscuit and Bar Week

For their second signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to create twelve meringue bars with a cookie base, a choice of filling and a meringue top. For the technical challenge, the bakers had two hours to make 36 Alfajores, with a thick gooey layer of dulce de leche, sandwiched between two cookies. The contestants had to make 2 versions, 18 chocolate alfajores and 18 vanilla alfajores. For the showstopper, the bakers had four hours to make a fairytale scene made out of cookies. [4]

BakerSignature
(12 Meringue Bars)		Technical
(36 Alfajores)		Showstopper
(Fairytale Scene)
AndréBrazilian Millionaire Bars7thCentral Park Carriage Ride
ChiTropical Dream Bars1st Hansel & Gretel's Revenge
JohnBlack & Blue Meringue Bars6thFairy Door
JomarBeat the Heat Bars2nd Ugly Duckling Cookie Scene
KristiBest Queer Bars in Town5thLegend of the Jade Rabbit
LaurenMum's Margarita Bars8th Billy Goats Gruff
NigelBurnt Toast & Raspberry Jam Bars3rdJarashi the Eternal Cookie Dragon
RosemarySweet & Tangy Chamoy Bars9th Twelve Dancing Princesses
ZoyaPretty in Pink Bars4th Rapunzel & the Radish Guards

Episode 3: Bread Week

For their third signature challenge, the bakers were given one hour and 45 minutes to bake a flatbread with a filling of their choice. For the technical challenge the bakers had two hours to make a Swedish Tea Ring, a sweet yeasted dough flavoured with cinnamon and cardamom, filled with raisins and twisted into a ring. For the showstopper the bakers had four hours to create "a bread work of art inspired by any artist, style or movement." [5]

BakerSignature
(Flatbread)		Technical
(Swedish Tea Ring)		Showstopper
(Bread Work of Art)
ChiComforting Curry Pancakes4thThe Meow
John Muhammara-Stuffed Gözlemes 2ndA Bread for All Seasons
Jomar Lumpiang Gulay Patties7thPortrait of a Bread Queen
KristiFantastic Family Fusion Flatbreads1stA Fresh Bread Perspective
LaurenSticky Gochujang Pockets5thBaby, You Can Drive My Bread Car
NigelHot Dog & Pizza 'Zones8thPostmodern Super Sandwich
RosemarySmoked Meat Knish Dish6thBreading Cake
ZoyaMom's Samosa Paratha 3rdBread the Needle Box

Episode 4: Botanical Week

For their fourth signature challenge, the bakers were given one hour and 45 minutes to bake a dozen pressed flower sandwich cookies. For the technical challenge the bakers had one hour and 45 minutes to make 16 Chebakia, pastry made of strips of dough rolled to resemble a rose, deep-fried until golden, then coated with a syrup made of honey and orange blossom water and sprinkled with sesame. For the showstopper, the bakers had four hours to create an illusion cake, inspired by botanical themes. [6]

BakerSignature
(12 Pressed Flower Sandwich Cookies)		Technical
(16 Chebakia)		Showstopper
(Illusion Cake)
ChiJasmine & Peach Cookies4thLettuce Eat Cake Salad
JohnForest & Flower Cookies3rdBoozy Vacation Pineapple
JomarAlfajores from Home7thSucculent Mini-Garden
KristiBoth/And Cookies5thBonsai Tree
LaurenBig Fig Wasps6thSquash Garden
RosemaryBee-Crazy Biscuits1stGravity-Defying Flowerpots
ZoyaAlmond & Clover Cookie2ndTerrarium for Nathan

Episode 5: Chocolate Week

For their Signature Challenge, the six remaining bakers were given two hours 15 minutes to make eight chocolate-centric ice cream sandwiches showcasing homemade ice cream between two soft cookies, featuring any flavour they see like, as long as chocolate has a starring role. In the Technical challenge, they had to recreate Kyla's favourite cake, sacher torte, the famed Viennese specialty with two layers of chocolate sponge, a layer of apricot jam, and a shiny dark chocolate glaze, all in two hours 15 minutes. In the Showstopper, they had three hours 15 minutes to create a 3D chocolate reveal, with a hidden dessert cloaked in a chocolate shell. [7]

BakerSignature
(8 Ice Cream Sandwiches)		Technical
(Sacher Torte)		Showstopper
(3D Chocolate Reveal)
ChiChocolate Sesame Mochi Bears6thCitrus Surprise
JohnChocolate Citrus Crunch3rdTriple Chocolate Cake
KristiFrosty Family Fusion5thCognac Layer Cake
LaurenFlourless Canine Crunch1stChocolate Surprise Par-tea
RosemaryToast to Chocolate4thDon't Hide Your Light Under a Bushel
ZoyaTriple Threat2ndTiger Tail Blooming Flower

Episode 6: Pastry Week

For the Signature Challenge the five remaining bakers are given two hours to make eight Hungarian Chimney Cakes or Kürtőskalács. These are coiled pastries rolled in a sweet topping then baked. Traditionally chimney cakes are baked over a spit and are hollow but the bakers are required to include a yummy filling of their choice. In the Technical Challenge they had two hours to create a Mango Rose Tart, [8] composed of a crumbly shortcut pastry, a tangy mango curd, and luscious creme diplomat. Topping the tart are freshly sliced mangoes arranged in a rose pattern and mango caviar. This is a modern take on a classic French Tarte Aux Pommes. For the Showstopper, they had four hours to make a baklava [9] tower. A popular Middle Eastern dessert, baklava is a gooey, nutty multi-layer pastry made with phyllo. The bakers must make their own phyllo dough and create two types of baklava for their towers.

BakerSignature
(8 Chimney Cakes - Kürtőskalács)		Technical
(Mango Rose Tart)		Showstopper
(Baklava Tower)
ChiChimney Cake Tiramisu3rdSix Degrees of Baklava
JohnChildhood Chimney Cake5thSugar & Spice Baklava Tower
KristiJapanese Hot Dog Chimneys4thCarnival Carousel Tower
LaurenRhubarb Rose Bouquets1stPistachio Petal Baklava Tower
ZoyaIce Cream Cone Chimney Cakes2ndBaklava Gardens of Paradise

Episode 7: Fancy Dessert Week

For the Signature Challenge, the four remaining bakers were given two hours to make ten mochi donuts. In the Technical Challenge, they had two hours to create a sans rival , a Filipino take on a dacquoise, using cashews instead of hazelnuts. For the Showstopper, they had four and a half hours to make a Jelly Art Cake, featuring personalized art encased in transparent gelatin as part of a cake with traditional layers of sponge, mousse, and ganache. [10]

BakerSignature
(Mochi donuts)		Technical
(Sans rival)		Showstopper
(Jelly Art Cake)
ChiLunchbox Mochi Donuts4thBonbon Box
KristiAll About Mom Mochi Donuts1stFishbowl Apartment Cake
LaurenSquishy & Delishy Mochi Donuts2ndDino Island
ZoyaAfrican Street Food Mochi Donuts3rdAfrican Sugarcane Grove

Episode 8: Finale

In the Signature Challenge, the bakers were given two hours and 15 minutes to create a Paris-brest, with their choice of either sweet or savoury flavours and fillings. In the Technical Challenge, they had two and a half hours to make a cassata siciliana , a sponge cake with ricotta and chocolate chip filling, decorated with trapezoidal pistachio marzipan, royal icing, and topped with candied fruit. [11] For the final Showstopper, the bakers had to create a garden party dessert centrepiece, composed of at least three bakes, within four and a half hours. [12]

BakerSignature
(Paris-brest)		Technical
(Cassata Siciliana)		Showstopper
(Garden Party Centrepiece)
ChiChildhood Memories Paris-Brest3rd Mid-Autumn Festival Tower
LaurenTjoe-Choux Stew-Choux1stVeggie Garden Party
Zoya Hondwo Paris-Brest2ndGarden Wedding Arch

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