Is it just me or do things take much longer as we get older......(or do I just take on too many projects??)
I'll be honest I was a bit disappointed when they announced that the technical challenge for the Great British Bake was going to be a Victoria Sandwich.....again???
The weird and wonderful unfamiliar bakes is what makes the technical challenge so much fun but I understand when the old vicky sponge made another appearance. This technical challenge really was the exam after the weeks (years) of study. Had I been paying enough attention to bake a cake just from my brain?
And drum roll please, it appears I can! Thanks to the many series of British and international bake offs I think I have learnt enough about cake that without a recipe I can wing it.
I look back to that day years ago I turned up to channel 9 with an olive and parmesan loaf and a trio of chocolate tarts to audition for a show I'd never heard of.....if only I knew then what I know now.
Thank you Bake Off for teaching me to bake.
We are about to kick off for one final time! #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/eWou5HRfTA— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
One more spin at the gingham wheel of fortune...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/kWZThmfM5F— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
So it's time for a Vicky sarni...— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
On your marks,
Get set,
BAKE!!!!#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/1dJZrmwta2
No recipe but a freshly wiped bench! Still wet! #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/jCw4Jm4nlg— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Are you excited about a Victoria sandwich technical?#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/ME4pfhi5Jg— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Have you decided which method you will use? #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/HS07eEogDw— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
I went with the cream method....#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/EZr1SCUlXE— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
I'm totes ready to get my jam on boi....— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Old people are so embarrassing!#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/fslaZHm9ch
Into the oven for 25, 30...do I hear 45? #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/j7Q9ZyOr3q— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Jam completed or have I moved onto #halloween???#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/eC9UFKF4mt— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Butter cream whipping it's grains out! #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/WxEMGmKBXa— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Cakes out and greeting their fan...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/txVkaqBA1Q— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
I'd say the jam is set! #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/nF6IxQ8bxY— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Did you ever think you would make the final?? #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/zV6orvYtft— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Jam layer or raspberry top??#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/ggpJkUSbct— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Stick that in your pipe and swirl it....#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/d7lx2lfJoy— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
Bye bye jam...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/5KACqzahGq— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
And a final flourish of fairy dust...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/I8i7EmUNlC— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
And the gingham altar has its offering for a final time...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/iA3UzAVQjW— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
One should occasional indulge in a hefty jam & cream layer...#lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/aLtGICevaD— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
What will you do now the bake off is over? #lets_get_technical #GBBO #ExtraSlice #victoriasandwich #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/cRUe3xa8N7— dontboilthesauce (@dbtsauce) October 30, 2016
I'm afraid I still need a recipe to make cakes. I am always amazed in shows like Chopped when people can just whip something up from memory. I loved your Victoria Sponge. One day, when I'm in Melbourne, you can cook me a 'real nice tea'. https://youtu.be/ux9jRczbS-c?t=49s
ReplyDeleteI've loved your Bake Off Blogs and twitterings... Well done on your amazing achievement. Will you now progress to a hastily put together Bake Off endorsed baking book with all your favourite recipes...?
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