This weeks final bake challenge was cookies. Competition was high and all groups had lots of different ideas for flavourings.
The cookies made included triple chocolate, cranberry, white chocolate, raspberry and ginger. Once again presentation was exceptional with all groups being very creative with their ideas.
Our regular judge Mrs Bickley and this weeks guest judge Mr Harris were impressed with the bakes. Taste and texture were very important when the judges were making their decision about the winners.
Annie and Briony won the year 7 and 8 category whilst Ashleigh and Naomi won the year 9,10 and 11 category.
Next week is the awards ceremony so make sure that you read next weeks blog to find out the overall winners and runners up, and see the prizes that they will receive
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Thursday 28 November 2013
Bake off 25th Nov
This weeks bake was savoury tartlets.
As always through this competition the standards were high. Committed competitors came up
at lunch time to prepare their pastry for the evening determined to produce a winning
bake. We had some creative and challenging combinations of ingredients and presentation.
Feta cheese, peppers, baby tomatoes, chalots and sizzling bacon.
Taste, texture and presentation was a priority for the judges. Mrs Jones was our visiting
judge this week with Mrs Bickley. Once again it was a difficult decision for the judges.
This weeks winners were ...........
Next week it will be cookies, yum yum! Should be a deliciously sweet experience.
This weeks bake was savoury tartlets.
As always through this competition the standards were high. Committed competitors came up
at lunch time to prepare their pastry for the evening determined to produce a winning
bake. We had some creative and challenging combinations of ingredients and presentation.
Feta cheese, peppers, baby tomatoes, chalots and sizzling bacon.
Taste, texture and presentation was a priority for the judges. Mrs Jones was our visiting
judge this week with Mrs Bickley. Once again it was a difficult decision for the judges.
This weeks winners were ...........
Next week it will be cookies, yum yum! Should be a deliciously sweet experience.
Thursday 21 November 2013
Bake off 18th Nov
This weeks bake was scones. Each pair decided on their own flavourings. A variety of different methods were used to make their scones. Jodie & Leia are highly motivated every week and the first to experiment with the presentation. Amber & Chloe were well organised and very efficient at clearing and cleaning their area. Bayleigh & Luciana chose to include caramel to the ingredients this evening. Whilst Eve & Ella are the jokers of the pack always trying to trick and deceive all of the other competitors.
Ms Smith was our visiting judge this week with our delightful Mrs Bickley. Another tough week for the bakers with standards high amongst the competitors.
This weeks bake was scones. Each pair decided on their own flavourings. A variety of different methods were used to make their scones. Jodie & Leia are highly motivated every week and the first to experiment with the presentation. Amber & Chloe were well organised and very efficient at clearing and cleaning their area. Bayleigh & Luciana chose to include caramel to the ingredients this evening. Whilst Eve & Ella are the jokers of the pack always trying to trick and deceive all of the other competitors.
Ms Smith was our visiting judge this week with our delightful Mrs Bickley. Another tough week for the bakers with standards high amongst the competitors.
Thursday 14 November 2013
This week was the tray bake challenge.
All contestants seemed very excited and had lots of different ideas for their bakes. Some of the tray bakes being made were flapjacks, chocolate brownies and millionaire shortbread.
All ideas were being kept top secret between groups as all of the pairs were eager to win this challenge!
The presentation of bakes at the end of the hour was brilliant, each tray bake had been presented in a different and unique way.
Mrs Williams and Mrs Bickley were this weeks judges, and again were impressed with the standard and quality of all bakes.
After tasting each bake there was a lot of deliberation over who the winners would be.
Naomi Couchman won the yr9, 10 and 11 category whilst Lizzie Burrows West and Grace Hembrow won the yr7 and 8 category.
Next week is the scone challenge so each group can decide if they want to serve sweet or savoury scones.
Good luck to all.
All contestants seemed very excited and had lots of different ideas for their bakes. Some of the tray bakes being made were flapjacks, chocolate brownies and millionaire shortbread.
All ideas were being kept top secret between groups as all of the pairs were eager to win this challenge!
The presentation of bakes at the end of the hour was brilliant, each tray bake had been presented in a different and unique way.
Mrs Williams and Mrs Bickley were this weeks judges, and again were impressed with the standard and quality of all bakes.
After tasting each bake there was a lot of deliberation over who the winners would be.
Naomi Couchman won the yr9, 10 and 11 category whilst Lizzie Burrows West and Grace Hembrow won the yr7 and 8 category.
Next week is the scone challenge so each group can decide if they want to serve sweet or savoury scones.
Good luck to all.
Thursday 7 November 2013
This week was the bread challenge!
Everyone started to make their dough at lunch so that it could be left to prove, ready to shape and bake after school.
The competition was fierce with presentation ideas being kept top secret between pairs.
Visiting judges mr briely and mrs Bickley carried out the taste testing and were extremely impressed with the high standards.
The competitors waited in anticipation to hear the winners announced.
Points have been awarded to the winners again.
Good luck to all competitors for your tray bakes next week
Everyone started to make their dough at lunch so that it could be left to prove, ready to shape and bake after school.
The competition was fierce with presentation ideas being kept top secret between pairs.
Visiting judges mr briely and mrs Bickley carried out the taste testing and were extremely impressed with the high standards.
The competitors waited in anticipation to hear the winners announced.
Points have been awarded to the winners again.
Good luck to all competitors for your tray bakes next week
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Bake off 28th Oct Victoria sponge
The room was full with competitors and there was a real buzz in the kitchen. Representatives of all year groups except year 10 was present.
High standards of hygiene and organisation was evident amongst the bakers.
All pairs cooperated and worked quickly and effectively under the pressure. Methods have been kept top secret between teams.
Visiting judges Mr Sweeney and Mrs Bickley carried out the tasting. The room was tense with anticipation. Loud cheers erupted on the announcement of the winners.
Points have been awarded to the winners and runners up.
A prize will be awarded to the over all winning pair. Next weeks challenge bake is bread.
Good Luck!
The room was full with competitors and there was a real buzz in the kitchen. Representatives of all year groups except year 10 was present.
High standards of hygiene and organisation was evident amongst the bakers.
All pairs cooperated and worked quickly and effectively under the pressure. Methods have been kept top secret between teams.
Visiting judges Mr Sweeney and Mrs Bickley carried out the tasting. The room was tense with anticipation. Loud cheers erupted on the announcement of the winners.
Points have been awarded to the winners and runners up.
A prize will be awarded to the over all winning pair. Next weeks challenge bake is bread.
Good Luck!
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