David Hills

Twelve bakers experience their first set of challenges where their cake-making skills are put to the test.

The bakers must display their pastry skills and showcase their imagination with decoration during patisserie week.

The bakers must make careful considerations with their flavours during spice week as they tackle maamoul biscuits and a baklava tower.

The bakers mix things up to put together a fusion of favourites such as croissants that appear like muffins, doughnuts that aren't quite what they seem, and cakes constructed from anything but cake.

The bakers must rise to the challenge during bread week where they take on a rye and beetroot bread and add their own flair to the pretzel showstopper challenge.

The seven remaining bakers must bring their personal baking style and understanding of the basics and use them on some traditional favourites.