The Great Kiwi Bake Off season 1

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The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Season 1
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network TVNZ 2
Original release16 October (2018-10-16) –
18 December 2018 (2018-12-18)
Season chronology
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Season 2

The first season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off premiered on TVNZ 2 on 16 October 2018 and was hosted by Hayley Sproull and Madeleine Sami with Dean Brettschneider and Sue Fleischl serving as judges. [1] With the exception of the finale, each episode had two bakes out of the typical Signature, Technical and Showstopper format of Bake Off franchises.

Contents

The season was won by Annabel Coulter with Stacey Johnsen, Jeff Poole and Hannah Ward finishing as runner-ups. [2]

Bakers

Ages, names, and hometowns stated are at time of filming. [3]

Bakers of The Great Kiwi Bake Off Season 1
BakerAgeOccupationHometownOutcome
Annabel Coulter19Student Timaru Winner
Hannah Ward33Teacher Wellington Runners-Up
Jeff Poole49Communications Consultant New Plymouth
Stacey Johnsen29Body Piercer Invercargill
Larissa Wilson22Mechanical Engineering Student Christchurch 5th Place
Joel Arnold24Landscaper Hamilton 6th Place
Clayton Barnett39TV Producer Auckland 7th Place
Sonali Thakur44Flight Attendant Auckland 8th Place
Vanessa Bradley48Business Owner Auckland 9th Place
Shannon Patangata41IT Analyst Wellington 10th Place
Ana Djokovic28HR Advisor Auckland 11th Place
Jennie Verstappen27Registered Dietician Tauranga 12th Place

Bakers progress

Elimination chart
Baker123456789 [lower-alpha 1] 10
AnnabelSBHIGHSBSAFEHIGHSAFESAFEHIGHSAFEWINNER
HannahSAFELOWSAFESAFEHIGHSBSAFESAFEHIGHRunner-up
JeffLOWSAFESAFELOWSBSAFEHIGHLOWSBRunner-up
StaceyHIGHSBSAFELOWSAFEHIGHLOWSBHIGHRunner-up
LarissaSAFELOWLOWSAFESAFELOWSBOUT
JoelSAFESAFESAFEHIGHLOWSAFEOUT
ClaytonSAFEHIGHHIGHSAFESAFEOUT
SonaliHIGHSAFESAFESBOUT
VanessaSAFESAFEHIGHOUT
ShannonLOWSAFEOUT
AnaSAFEOUT
JennieOUT

Colour key:

  Baker got through to the next round.
  Baker was eliminated
  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.
  Baker was Star Baker of the week
  Baker was the series runner-up.
  Baker was the series winner.
  1. ↑ During the Showstopper challenge, Annabel became ill and required medical treatment. As she was unable to finish her bake, the judges decided that no one would be eliminated during Chocolate Week. [4]

Episodes

  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 24 cupcakes with up to two flavours in two hours. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake the ultimate kid's birthday cake in four hours.

BakerSignature
(24 Cupcakes)		Showstopper
(Birthday Cake)
AnaMaple Bacon & Lemon Curd CupcakesOmbre Ice Cream Surprise Cake
AnnabelCoconut Raspberry & Tiramisu Cupcakes Buzzy Bee Cake
ClaytonLemon Sunflower Surprise & Dulce De Leche CupcakesJurassic Kowhai Park Chocolate Cake
HannahMaple Pecan & Orange Chocolate CupcakesMermaid Cake
JeffTiramisu & Raspberry Lemon CupcakesTantrum Cake
JennieBeetroot Red Velvet & Coffee Maple Walnut CupcakesIgloo Cake
JoelLemon & Red Velvet CupcakesVolcano Cake
LarissaPiña Colada & Tiramisu CupcakesRabbit Garden Cake
ShannonRhubarb Custard & Lemon Passionfruit CupcakesIce Cream Sundae Cake
StaceyMixed Berry Chocolate & Salted Caramel CupcakesIce Cream Drip Cake
SonaliLuck of the Irish & Lemon Meringue CupcakesUnder the Sea Cake
VanessaLime Coconut & Vanilla Raspberry CupcakesUnicorn Cake

Episode 2: Kiwi Classics

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake an upside-down pineapple cake. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 identical slices with three components in one hour and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(Upside-Down Pineapple Cake)		Signature
(12 Slices)
Ana11thCaramel & Peanut Slices
Annabel6th Hokey Pokey Ginger Crunch Slices
Clayton9thLevel Up Louise Slices
Hannah5thCaramel Hokey Pokey Slices
Jeff1stChocolate Three Nut Slices
Joel2ndHazelnut Caramel Slices
Larissa4th Banoffee Pie Slices
Shannon8thOrange, Cardamom and Walnut Caramel Slices
Stacey3rdChocolate, Caramel & Marshmallow Slices
Sonali10thMandarin, Frangipane & Thyme Slices
Vanessa7thGinger Crunch Slices

Episode 3: Dessert

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a raspberry chocolate roulade in the shape of a tree branch. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a pavlova with a layer of curd, an element of whipped cream, and at least three layers in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(Raspberry Chocolate Roulade)		Showstopper
(Pavlova)
Annabel1stKiwifruit and Lime Pavlova
Clayton5thDrunken Pavlova
Hannah6thPineapple and White Chocolate Pavlova
Jeff2ndPavlova with Pomegranate Jelly
Joel3rdBlack Forest Pavlova
Larissa8thChocolate and Raspberry Pavlova
Shannon9thStrawberry and Mango Pavlova
Stacey4thHazelnut Pavlova
Sonali10thPavlova with Rose Water and Rosemary
Vanessa7thPavlova with Limoncello

Episode 4: Bread

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake two four-strand braided challah loaves as well as a homemade lemon surd and butter. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 scones, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in one hour and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(Challah)		Signature
(12 Scones)
Annabel2ndMandarin Scones & Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Scones
Clayton4thCinnamon, Date & Walnut Pinwheels & Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Scones
Hannah9thButtermilk & White Chocolate Scones & Pepperdew, Spinach & Feta Scones
Jeff6th Lebkuchengewürz Scones & Kumara, Cheese & Bacon Scones
Joel3rdDate & Orange Scones & Cheese & Spinach Scones
Larissa5thApple & Allspice Pinwheels & Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach & Feta Scones
Stacey8thLemon Scones & Tomato & Smoked Cheddar Scones
Sonali1stCranberry, Ginger & White Chocolate Scones & Paneer & Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Vanessa7thCinnamon & Pecan Pinwheels & Bacon & Onion Scones

Episode 5: Biscuit

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake 10 Belgian biscuits. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake and construct a biscuit landmark, with a personal connection to the baker, in three hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(10 Belgian Biscuits)		Showstopper
(Biscuit Landmark)
Annabel5th Craighead Diocesan School Chapel
Clayton3rdOh Beehive Yourself Gingerbread Government
Hannah4th Lighthouse
Jeff6th La Tour Eiffel
Joel8thCookie Swing Bridge
Larissa2nd Larnach Castle
Stacey1stInvercargill Water Tower
Sonali7thBirdhouse of Love

Episode 6: Pie and Tart

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a Linzer torte. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a family pie in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(Linzer Torte)		Signature
(Family Pie)
Annabel2ndPeach, Pear & Basil Pie
Clayton6thGoodbye Pulled Pork Pie
Hannah3rdChicken, Bacon & Pesto Pie
Jeff7thBlackberry & Custard Pie
Joel4thChicken & Leek Pie
Larissa5th Chicken Tikka Pie
Stacey1stTriple Berry Pie

Episode 7: Free From

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake an orange & lavender gluten-free cake. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a two-tiered gluten-free cheesecake in three hours.

BakerTechnical
(Orange & Lavender Gluten-Free Cake)		Showstopper
(Gluten-Free Cheesecake)
Annabel3rdMocha & Chai Latte Cheesecakes
Hannah2ndSpiced Pumpkin & Chocolate Caramel Cheesecakes
Jeff4thPumpkin, Ginger & White Chocolate and Tamarillo Cheesecakes
Joel5thLemon & Lime Cheesecakes
Larissa1stRaspberry, White Chocolate & Rhubarb Ginger Cheesecakes
Stacey6thRaspberry & Lemon Cheesecakes

Episode 8: Pastry

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake 12 retro choux swans. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 breakfast pastries, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical
(12 Retro Choux Swans)		Signature
(12 Breakfast Pastries)
Annabel5thDate, Pecan and Orange Sweet Pastries & Broccoli & Parmesan Savoury Pastries
Hannah3rdHazelnut Sticky Sweet Pastries & Salmon & Cream Cheese Savoury Pastries
Jeff1st Katlama Sweet Pastries & Khachapuri Savoury Pastries
Larissa4thCreme Pat & Apricot Sweet Pastries & Egg & Bacon Savoury Pastries
Stacey2ndApple & Cinnamon Croissants & Prosciutto & Gruyere Croissants

Episode 9: Chocolate (Semi-Final)

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake two chocolate soufflés. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had three hours to bake a chocolate cake with at least two layers, white, milk and dark chocolate, and tempered chocolate decorations.

BakerTechnical
(2 Chocolate Soufflés)		Showstopper
(Chocolate Cake)
Annabel3rd"Walk in the Woods" and Chocolate Toadstools
(Did not complete due to illness)
Hannah1stChocolate Cherry Truffle Cake
Jeff2ndChocolate Mousse Cake
Stacey4thWhite Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Mousse

Episode 10: Kiwi Picnic (Final)

For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake 24 identical sausage rolls. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours and thirty minutes to bake 12 Chelsea buns. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake an illusion cake, which had to resemble an item taken to a picnic, in five hours.

BakerSignature
(24 Sausage Rolls)		Technical
(12 Chelsea Buns)		Showstopper
(Illusion Cake)
AnnabelSage & Smoked Paprika Sausage Rolls3rd"Fish and Chip Picnic at the Beach" Cake
HannahChicken & Vegetable Sausage Rolls4th"Picnic Hamper with Flowers" Cake
JeffPork, Beef, Carrot, Kumara & Red Onion Sausage Rolls1st"Bread, Butter & Oranges" Cake
Stacey"Southern Man" Sausage Rolls2nd"Burger & Fries" Cake

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