served with homemade butter. This was a "retro" bake that left the younger contestants baffled.
Precision was key—too thick and the roll became clunky; too thin and the sponge peeked through.
Heavy decorations threatened to topple the cakes. Several bakers watched in horror as their creations began to lean under the heat of the tent.
Next came the , set by Prue. The bakers had to recreate a
Giuseppe immediately caught the judges' attention with his clean lines and professional finish, signaling he was a force to be reckoned with. The Technical: A Malted Classic
The tent was pitched, the bunting was hung, and the air in the British countryside smelled of anticipation and clarified butter. It was the premiere of Series 12, and twelve new bakers stood behind their workstations, their aprons still crisp and unsmudged by flour. The Signature: A Mini Morning Treat
