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The Great Canadian Baking Show
Logo of the show
GenreReality TV, Baking competition
Presented by
Judges
Narrated byJulia Chan
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerCathie James
Production companies
  • Proper Television
  • Love Productions
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
ReleaseNovember 1, 2017 (2017-11-01) –
present

The Great Canadian Baking Show is a Canadian cooking competition television series which premiered on CBC Television on November 1, 2017.[1] The show is hosted by Dan Levy and Julia Chan with French chef Bruno Feldeisen and Canadian-Australian pastry chef Rochelle Adonis as judges.[2][3] The program is an adaptation of the U.K. series, The Great British Bake Off (which is aired in Canada under the title The Great British Baking Show).[3]

Premise

The show brings ten amateur baking contestants together in a bake-off competition of "themed culinary challenges" to find a best, over-all competitor.[3] Each episode features three rounds: the Signature Bake, the Technical Bake, and the Showstopper.[4] After the judges taste and critique the entries, they will decide which contestant is crowned each week's "Star Baker," and which contestant will go home. Pastry chef Bruno Feldeisen, a multiple James Beard Award nominee and the former executive pastry chef for Four Seasons Hotels in New York and Vancouver, and Quebec-born pastry chef Rochelle Adonis, the European-trained creator of a flagship high tea salon and eponymous confectionery brand in Australia, served as judges.[4]

Once pared down to the final three bakers, they will compete for the Great Canadian Baking Show title.[2]

Production

Produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions, the show was filmed on the grounds of the Windfields Estate in Toronto starting mid-July 2017,[4] and the first season premiered November 1, 2017 on CBC.[3] Levy, a self proclaimed "huge fan" of the British series upon which the show is based, stated that he "actively pursued" the hosting role.[3][5]

The executive producer is Cathie James, and the series producer is Marike Emery.[4]

CBC Television announced on February 7, 2018 that the series was renewed for a second season, and all hosts and judges would be returning.[6]

Reception

John Doyle, reviewing the first episode for The Globe and Mail, called the show boring and said that it lacked "the major ingredients of eccentric flair and idiosyncratic contestants [of the original]."[7] Doyle's criticism of host Dan Levy's "feyness" in the review was called homophobic by Levy and others.[8][9] Eater Montreal writer Tim Forster said the show's first episode is "like somebody left the sugar out of the recipe: it looks right, but the flavour is kind of bland" due to a lack of focus on the contestants' stories, he primarily blamed poor editing and a rushed pace due to a shorter running time than the British series.[10] Joanna Schneller called the judging by Bruno Feldeisen and Rochelle Adonis "consistently dull" in a review of the second episode for the Toronto Star. She suggested that, like the judges in the original series, they should be instructing on the significance of dishes as well as judging.[11]

Greg David of TV, eh? called the show "unapologetically entertaining" and "a calming oasis amid the noisy negativity we're besieged with," specifically praising the chemistry of hosts Levy and Chan.[12] Katherine DeClerq, reviewing the final episode in Women's Post, said she was "pleasantly surprised" by the series and "while the dry humour could be a bit dryer and the puns slightly less cheesy, I have to say I am in love with the Great Canadian Baking Show."[13]

Season overview

Season Episodes Premiere Finale Winner Runners-up
1 8 November 1, 2017 (2017-11-01) December 20, 2017 (2017-12-20) Sabrina Degni
Vandana Jain
Linda Longson
TBA TBA TBA

Bakers

Baker [14] Age Profession Hometown
Corey Shefman 31 Human rights lawyer Toronto, ON
James Hoyland 45 Physics professor Richmond, BC
Jude Somers 60 Retired animator Victoria, BC
Julian D'Entremont 45 Contractor Halifax, NS
Linda Longson 63 Payroll supervisor High River, AB
Pierre Morin 56 Retired dentist Cantley, QC
Sabrina Degni 24 Graphic designer Montreal, QC
Sinclair Shuit 44 Optometrist London, ON
Terri Thompson 36 Domestic engineer Edmonton, AB
Vandana Jain 36 CFO Regina, SK

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
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sabrina SB WINNER
Linda SB SB Runner Up
Vandana SB Runner Up
James SB OUT
Terri SB OUT
Julian OUT
Jude OUT
Corey OUT
Sinclair OUT
Pierre OUT

Episodes

  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

For the signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to make 24 cupcakes with two different types of flavours. The technical challenge was to create a cherry and pistachio Battenberg cake – a recipe handpicked by Rochelle – with the marzipan, fondant, and jam provided to them. The bakers had an hour and 45 minutes to complete the cake, making sure to expose the ends of the cake as traditionally presented. For the showstopper, the bakers had four hours to make a chocolate layer cake with at least two layers and at least two different kinds of chocolate.

Baker Signature
(24 cupcakes) 		Technical
(Battenberg cake) 		Showstopper
(Chocolate layer cake)
Corey Chocolate Beer and Maple Whiskey Cupcakes 2nd Milk & Cookies Cake
James Ginger Stout and Apple Oatmeal Cupcakes 5th Chocolate Record Player
Jude Breakfast Banana Maple and Saskatoon Berry Cupcakes 4th Chocolate Ginger Gnome Cake
Julian Birch Syrup and Chocolate Cream Liqueur Cupcakes 8th Builder's Cake
Linda Nanaimo Bar and Lemon Cupcakes 3rd Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Pierre Chocolate Raspberry and White Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes 9th Elysée Cake
Sabrina Tiramisu and Cookies & Cream Cupcakes 6th Melted Ice Cream Cone Cake
Sinclair Whiskey Cream and Mojito and Lime Cupcakes 10th Galaxy Glaze Cake
Terri Cotton Candy and Carrot Cake Cupcakes 7th Chocolate Raspberry & Pistachio Layer Cake
Vandana Chocolate Rose & Coconut Key Lime Cupcakes 1st Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Episode 2: Bread

For the signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours and 30 minutes to make a flavourful focaccia in whatever shape they chose. The technical challenge was to bake one dozen Montreal bagels: six with poppy seeds and six with sesame seeds. The bakers had two hours and 10 minutes to complete the bagels, ensuring they were properly poached in honey water to achieve subtle sweetness and the balance of a crispy crust and chewy centre. For the showstopper, the bakers had four hours to make a bread-based centrepiece with one or more sweet fillings.

Baker Signature
(Focaccia) 		Technical
(Montreal bagels) 		Showstopper
(Sweet bread centrepiece)
Corey Moroccan Focaccia 8th Tree of Life Challah
James Blue Cheese and Walnut Focaccia 9th Middle Eastern Star Bread
Jude Italian Boot Focaccia 2nd Paint Pot Centrepiece
Julian East Coast Focaccia 6th Cinnamon Bun Kraken
Linda Traditional Focaccia 3rd Bread Flower Basket
Sabrina Italian Pride Focaccia 4th Bread Basket
Sinclair Parmesan and Herb Focaccia 5th Walnut Bread Wreath with Puff-Pastry Pear
Terri Family Favourite Focaccia 1st Caramel Apple Centrepiece
Vandana Mediterranean Focaccia 7th Winter Melon and Cashew Wreath

Episode 3: Dessert

For the signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to make a sweet pie or tart. The technical challenge was to bake one dozen Fondant Fancies, small sponge cake squares glazed with butter cream and then drizzled in fondant. The bakers had two hours to complete the fancies, ensuring they were all equally square and properly coated in fondant. For the showstopper, the bakers had three hours to make a pavlova.

Baker Signature
(Sweet pie or tart) 		Technical
(Fondant Fancies) 		Showstopper
(Pavlova)
Corey Pear & Salted Chocolate Pie 7th Pumpkin Pie Pavlova
James Pi Pie 6th Chocolate Plum Pavlova
Jude Pumpkin Cashew Tart 5th Pavlova Music Box
Julian Lemon Meringue Pie 8th Wild Blueberry Pavlova
Linda Raspberry Swirl Pie 2nd Pavlova Wreath
Sabrina Tropical Delight Tart 3rd Raspberry Rose Pavlova
Terri Northern Lights Tart 4th Peaches & Cream Pavlova
Vandana Mango Ginger Cream Pie 1st Saffron Cardamom Pavlova

Episode 4: Canadian

For the signature challenge, the bakers were given two hours to bake a tourtière. They were allowed to fill the pie with whatever they wanted, but had to also make a condiment to complement the pie. In the technical, the bakers were given one hour and forty-five minutes to make sixteen maple leaf cream cookies. The showstopper challenge was to make twelve doughnuts – six in one flavour and six in another – in three hours.

Baker Signature
(Tourtière) 		Technical
(Maple leaf
cream cookies) 		Showstopper
(12 doughnuts)
James Saucy Vegetarian Tourtière 2nd Okanagan Peach Beignet and French Cruller
Jude Tourtière a la Vancouver Island 7th Sea to Sea Donuts
Julian Halifax Donair Tourtière 3rd Glazed Canoe and Nova Scotia Rum Runner Donuts
Linda Traditional Tourtière 1st Maple Bacon and Double Double Donuts
Sabrina Homestyle Tourtière 5th S'mores and Poutine Donuts
Terri Christmas Eve Tourtière 6th Marshmallow Puff and Maple Glazed Donuts
Vandana Chickpea & Cashew Tourtière 4th Saskatoon Berry White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Lemonade Donuts

Episode 5: Best of Britain

Baker Signature
(Trifle) 		Technical
(Brandy snaps) 		Showstopper
(High Tea)
James Gin & Blueberry Trifle 3rd British High Tea
Julian Mixed Berry Trifle with Chocolate Ganache 6th East Coast High Tea
Linda Raspberry Lemon Trifle 4th Albertan High Tea
Sabrina Strawberry Swirl Trifle 1st Peach High Tea
Terri Strawberry Rhubarb Trifle 2nd High Tea with Nan
Vandana Mango Kiwi Strawberry Trifle 5th Maharaja High Tea

Episode 6: Holiday Baking

Baker Signature
(Bûche de Noël) 		Technical
(Rugelach) 		Showstopper
(Gingerbread house)
James Chocolate Orange Roll 1st Gingerbread Eco-Home
Linda Pumpkin Caramel Roll 4th Gingerbread Barn
Sabrina Gingerbread Spice Roll 3rd Gingerbread Rockefeller Center
Terri Birch Tree Yule Log 5th Gingerbread Dream Home
Vandana Chocolate Cherry Log 2nd Gingerbread Treehouse

Episode 7: French Pâtisserie

Baker Signature
(Mille-feuille) 		Technical
(Opera cake) 		Showstopper
(Croquembouche)
James Strawberry Basil and Blackberry-Balsamic Reduction Mille Feuille 1st Coconut Custard Chocolate & Raspberry Croquembouche
Linda Raspberry White Chocolate and Cardamom-Caramel Mille Feuille 3rd Mascarpone & Coffee Croquembouche
Sabrina Strawberry-Pistachio and Mango-Coconut Mille Feuille 2nd Vanilla Mousseline Croquembouche
Vandana Rooh Afza and Raspberries & Cream Mille Feuille 4th Mint Chocolate & Orange Croquembouche

Episode 8: Finale

Baker Signature
(24 mini mousse cakes) 		Technical
(Pear charlotte) 		Showstopper
(Three-tiered wedding cake)
Linda Pineapple Coconut and Cherry Chocolate Mousse Cakes 1st Carrot Wedding Cake
Sabrina Blueberry Apricot and Strawberry Mousse Cakes 2nd Pink Champagne Wedding Cake
Vandana Passionfruit and White Chocolate Mousse Cakes 3rd Red Velvet Wedding Cake

References

  1. ^ "Cooking up something good: CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show rolls out judges, hosts". CBC News. July 11, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Dan Levy and Julia Chan to Host the Great Canadian Baking Show; July 17, 2017; web article, "CBC Life"; CBC website; retrieved August 2017
  3. ^ a b c d e Dan Levy and Julia Chan to Host the 'The Great Canadian Baking Show' ; article; July 12, 2017; Hello Magazine website; retrieved August 29, 2017
  4. ^ a b c d CBC Announces Hosts and Judges for the Great Canadian Baking Show; David, Greg; TV-eh? web article; July 11, 2017; accessed August 2017
  5. ^ Dan Levy and Julia Chan Bake Up Fun on CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show; October 30, 2017; David, Greg; TV, eh?; retrieved November 2017
  6. ^ Yeo, Debra (February 7, 2018). "Great Canadian Baking Show renewed for Season 2". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  7. ^ Doyle, John (October 30, 2017). "Major ingredients missing in CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  8. ^ Atad, Corey (November 3, 2017). "Dan Levy Slams TV Critic John Doyle For 'Homophobic' Review". ET Canada. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  9. ^ Martin, Russ (November 2, 2017). "Why Calling Dan Levy 'Fey' Is Homophobic and Offensive". Flare. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  10. ^ Forster, Tim (November 1, 2017). "Opinion: The Canadian 'Bake Off' Has Charming Cakes, But a Half-Baked Personality". Eater Montreal. Vox Media. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  11. ^ Schneller, Johanna (November 6, 2017). "Judges fail to rise to the occasion on Canadian baking show". Toronto Star. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  12. ^ David, Greg (November 8, 2017). "The Great Canadian Baking Show is unapologetically entertaining". TV, eh?. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  13. ^ DeClerq, Katherine (December 21, 2017). "Great Canadian Baking Show — a real showstopper". Women's Post. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  14. ^ "Meet the bakers of The Great Canadian Baking Show". 2 October 2017., web article, "CBC Life"; CBC website; retrieved October 2017
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