The Great Australian Bake Off season 2

The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle Food
Original release13 October (2015-10-13) –
15 December 2015 (2015-12-15)
Season chronology
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The second season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 October 2015 and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker.[1] Unlike the first season, season two aired on pay television channel LifeStyle Food and was produced by FremantleMedia Australia.[2] The season consisted of 10 episodes.[1] Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 October 2015 until 15 December 2015, and saw Sian Redgrave win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.[2][3] The season consisted of 10 episodes.

In a slight change to the first season and the British edition of the show, this season took place in the Bake-Off Shed as opposed to a tent or marquee.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[4]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Sian Redgrave 23 Fashion boutique stylist Perth, Western Australia Season Winner
Jasmin Hartley 27 Barista Mackay, Queensland Season Runner-Up
Suzy Stefanidis 45 Stay at home mum Melbourne, Victoria Season Runner-Up
Angela Fleay 47 Truck driver Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 9)
James Dunsmore 31 Food historian Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated (Episode 8)
Nathan Taylor 19 Student Perth, WA Eliminated (Episode 7)
Benjamin "Ben" Brown 37 Mining inventory planner Emerald, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 6)
Brendan Eilola 43 IT specialist Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 5)
Janice Tan 34 Management consultant Sydney, New South Wales Eliminated (Episode 4)
Meghan "Meg" Moorcroft 20 Student Adelaide, South Australia Eliminated (Episode 3)
Mariana Gates 55 Volunteer worker Gold Coast, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 2)
Dr. Peter "Pete" Rankin 58 Doctor Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sian SB SB SB WINNER
Jasmin SB SB Runner-Up
Suzy SB Runner-Up
Angela SB SB OUT
James SB OUT
Nathan OUT
Ben OUT
Brendan OUT
Janice OUT
Meg OUT
Mariana OUT
Dr. Pete OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week   The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week   Season runner-up

Episodes

  The baker was eliminated   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

For the bakers' first challenge, a family-sized signature cake was set. This was set to be done in two hours, and should show the baker's style. For the technical challenge, Maggie's recipe for her constitution cake. It combined indigenous Australian fruits and icing to make three cakes. It was to be done in two and a half hours. A hidden design cake was set as the showstopper challenge. In five hours, the bakers must create a cake that shows a pattern or design once cut into.

Baker Signature
(Signature Cake) 		Technical
(Maggie's Constitution cake) 		Showstopper
(Hidden design cake)
Angela Chocolate cake with sour cream icing 1st Mint and Chocolate cake
Ben Triple layer sponge 2nd Chocolate and Baileys Bundt cake
Brendan Parsnip Carrot cake 8th Orange and chocolate gateau
James Carrot cake 5th Starry-eyed cake
Janice Japanese honey soufflé Cheesecake 4th Pandan cake
Jasmin Chocolate and salted caramel cake 3rd British-at-heart cake
Mariana Chocolate cherry cake 12th Citrus pop surprise cake
Meg Caramel Piñata cake 6th Leopard print cake
Nathan Blueberry and blood orange cake 11th Chocolate and peanut butter cake
Dr. Pete Tiramisu cake 10th Red Cross cake
Sian Chocolate and beetroot cake 9th Battenberg cake
Suzy Strawberry Angel cake 7th Hidden glamour cake

Episode 2: Biscuits

Baker Signature
(12 filled biscuits) 		Technical
(Matt's Cannoli) 		Showstopper
(3D biscuit display)
Angela Lemon Melting Moments 1st Tiered Biscuit cake stand
Ben Peach and bourbon Marshmallow biscuits 8th Bacon and lime macaron tower
Brendan Shooting Stars with choc-orange ganache 11th Picassoesque Art of Biscuit
James Orange Creams 5th Child Catcher's Carriage
Janice Chinese New Year pineapple cookies 3rd Chinese Lantern
Jasmin Chai latte biscuits 6th Jasmin's Dream Bakery
Mariana Lemon Shortbread biscuits with lemon butter 10th Montenegrin Winter Scene
Meg Jolly Nog biscuits with bourbon filling 9th Moulin Rouge Windmill
Nathan German Cinnamon biscuits 7th Cranberry gingerbread teacup
Sian Coffee Yo-yos with fig and ginger jam 4th Black Forest cuckoo clock
Suzy Sweethearts with buttercream and raspberry jam 2nd Biscuit cake stand

Episode 3: Choux

Baker Signature
(12 individual Éclairs) 		Technical
(Matt's Paris-Brest) 		Showstopper
(Gateau St Honore centrepiece)
Angela Coffee Éclairs 10th Lemon Gateau St. Honoré
Ben Mystery Éclairs 2nd Cardamom, mandarin and ginger Gateau St. Honoré
Brendan Pumpkin pie Éclairs 7th Raspberry, chocolate and vanilla Gateau St. Honoré
James Passionfruit Éclairs 6th Choc-orange St. Honoré
Janice Blueberry and lavender Éclairs 8th Choc-banana and rum Gateau St. Honoré
Jasmin Chocolate and salted caramel Éclairs 3rd Coffee St. Honoré
Meg Salted caramel Éclairs 9th St 'Znoud'
Nathan Mandarin and yuzu Éclairs 4th Raspberry and pistachio Gateau St. Honoré
Sian Lemon meringue Éclairs 1st Opera St. Honoré
Suzy 'Pash Me Now' Éclairs 5th Raspberry Gateau St. Honoré

Episode 4: Pies

Baker Signature
(6 individual savoury pies) 		Technical
(Maggie's Blood orange meringue pie) 		Showstopper
(Deep dish fruit pie)
Angela Creamy lemon chicken Pies 5th Fruit and almond Pie
Ben Chicken, ham and leek Pies 2nd Spiced pear and walnut Pie
Brendan Chicken, bacon and vegetable Pies 7th Baklava Pie
James Pork and sage Pies 6th Apple and nutmeg Pie
Janice Chinese Pork Pies 9th Compost Pie
Jasmin Sage and pork Pies 1st Very Berry Pie
Nathan Satay pork Pies 3rd Apple and blackberry Pie
Sian Wild mushroom Pies 8th Apple, prune and vino cotto Pie
Suzy Perfect trio Pies 4th Apple and pear Pie

Episode 5: Chocolate

Baker Signature
(Brownies) 		Technical
(Black Forest gateau) 		Showstopper
(Chocolate centrepiece)
Angela Pecan and Cranberry Brownies 7th Choc Medley
Ben Thyme and Dark Chocolate Brownies 6th Blossoming Fig
Brendan Velvet Chocolate Brownies 1st Chocolate and Strawberry Jewel Box
James Chocolate Miso Brownies 8th Chocolate Forest Lodge
Jasmin Millionaire Brownies 2nd Chocolate Trio Centrepiece
Nathan Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies 4th Chocolate and Raspberry Jaconde Medley
Sian Italian Cheesecake Brownies 3rd Chestnut and Chocolate Yule Log
Suzy Circle of Never Ending Bliss 5th Chocolate Medley

Episode 6: Bread

Baker Signature
(6 flavoured & 6 filled savoury Flatbreads) 		Technical
(8 Knotted Rolls) 		Showstopper
(Stollen Loaf Centrepiece)
Angela Coriander and garlic Chapatis
Spicy Potato Pockets		 5th Christmas Stollen
Ben Smoked garlic and fennel Naans
Gruyere Flatbreads		 3rd Peach and coffee Stollen
James Besan flour Flatbreads
Halloumi Gozleme		 6th Barberry and fig Stollen
Jasmin Tomato and olive Focaccia
Pesto Quesadillas		 4th Fruity Mince Stollen Wreath
Nathan Nigella and garlic Naans
Aloo Naans		 1st Cherry and peach Stollen Wreath
Sian Truffle Focaccias
Yoghurt filled Flatbreads		 2nd Date, chocolate and hazelnut Stollen
Suzy Feta Flatbreads
Lemon chicken stuffed Flatbreads		 7th Easter Celebration Wreath

Episode 7: Dessert

Baker Signature
(5 Individual Hot Puddings) 		Technical
(Dried Apricot Pavlova) 		Showstopper
(3-Tiered Dessert)
Angela Orange, pistachio and ginger Puddings 2nd Tiered Dessert Stand
James Date and chestnut Puddings 6th Fruit Tart Stand
Jasmin Spotted Dick Puddings 1st 'Fifty Shades of Lemon'
Nathan Dark chocolate and pear Puddings 5th 'Carnival of Sweets'
Sian Persimmon Puddings 3rd Coconut Wedding Cake
Suzy 'Let me Date You' Puddings 4th 'Tart it Up'

Episode 8: Pastry

Baker Signature
(12 miniature savoury pastries) 		Technical
(Mushroom, thyme, leek pithivier) 		Showstopper
(Strudel centrepiece)
Angela Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls
Vegetable samosas		 1st Mango and apple strudel
James Salmon and ginger galettes
Empanadas		 5th Pear and hazelnut strudel
Jasmin Beef mince Cornish pasties
Vol au vents		 4th Strudel
Sian Fennel and blue cheese danishes
Pumpkin pasties		 2nd Sour cherry strudel
Suzy Feta maznik
Spinach and ricotta maznik		 3rd Cherry and bougatsa strudel

Episode 9: Classics

Baker Signature
(Doughnuts) 		Technical
(Passionfruit Tart) 		Showstopper
(High Tea)
Angela Lemon Doughnuts 1st Country Style High Tea
Jasmin Classic Trio of Doughnuts 4th Tea Plate
Sian Chocolate and Liquorice Doughnuts 3rd High Tea
Suzy Doughnut Trio 2nd International High Tea

Episode 10: Finale

Baker Signature
(12 signature vanilla slices) 		Technical
(Maggie's cornucopia cake) 		Showstopper
(Free Choice)
Jasmin Vanilla slice 2nd Tiers of Joy
Sian Mille-feuille 1st Tower of Profiteroles
Suzy Vanilla slice 3rd Never Ending Love

Ratings

No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 "Cakes" 13 October 2015 104,000 1 [5]
2 "Biscuits" 20 October 2015 102,000 1 [6]
3 "Choux" 27 October 2015 109,000 1 [7]
4 "Pies" 3 November 2015 81,000 1 [8]
5 "Chocolate" 10 November 2015 111,000 1 [9]
6 "Bread" 17 November 2015 91,000 1 [10]
7 "Desserts" 24 November 2015 93,000 2 [11]
8 "Pastry" 1 December 2015 126,000 1 [12]
9 "Classics" 8 December 2015 131,000 1 [13]
10 "Finale" 15 December 2015 136,000 1 [14]

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