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Ricotta Bear. A home baker trains like he is headed for the tent. Pizza + catering Skills

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The Show

Series 1

2010 · BBC Two · Winner: Edd Kimber

Judges: Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Hosts: Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

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Episode 1: Cakes

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Cake
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Victoria Sandwich
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Chocolate Celebration Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AnnethaLight Jamaican Black Cake with Strawberries and Cream2ndRed, White & Blue Chocolate Cake with Cigarellos, Fresh Fruit, and CreamSafe
DavidChocolate Orange Cake3rdBlack Forest Floor Gateau with Chocolate Leaves, Fallen Fruit, and Chocolate MushroomsSafe
EddCaramel Cinnamon and Banana Cake1stUNKNOWNSafe
JasminderFresh Mango and Passion Fruit Hummingbird CakeNot shownUNKNOWNSafe
JonathanCarrot Cake with Lime and Cream Cheese Icing9thThree Tiered White and Dark Chocolate with Almond and CherrySafe
LeaCranberry and Pistachio Cake with Orange Flower Water Icing10thRaspberries and Cream-filled Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-dipped Fresh FruitEliminated
LouiseCarrot and Orange CakeNot shownNever Fail Chocolate Sponge Cake with Fresh FruitSafe
MarkSticky Marmalade Tea LoafNot shownHeart-shaped Chocolate and Beetroot CakeEliminated
MirandaTriple Layered Brownie Meringue Cake with Raspberry Cream8thThree Tiered Chocolate Fudge Cake with Handmade Chocolate Button DecorationsSafe
RuthLemon Drizzle Cake with Fresh Cream and freshly made Lemon CurdNot shownClassic Chocolate Sponge wrapped in a Chocolate Collar topped with Handmade White and Dark Chocolate TrufflesSafe

Episode 2: Biscuits

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Personality Biscuit
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Scones
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Petit fours: Meringues, Choux Pastry and Macarons
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AnnethaRose Petal Shortbread7thPink Swirl Macarons EclairsEliminated
DavidCheddar Cheese and Fresh Rosemary Biscuits8thChoux Pastry Swans Plain MeringuesSafe
EddOatmeal Raisin Cookies6thPink Macarons Passion Fruit MeringuesSafe
JasminderMillionaires' Shortbread2ndMeringues with Chocolate and Space Dust Coffee Flavoured EclairsSafe
JonathanHoney and Candied Ginger Cookies1stMeringues with Whiskey Cream and ChocolateSafe
LouiseStained Glass Window Shortbread4thStrawberry, Mint, and Cream Meringue Baskets Chocolate Eclairs Orange, Yellow and Pink MacaronsEliminated
MirandaFresh Vanilla Biscuits with Royal Icing3rdPistachio MacaronsSafe
RuthPeanut Shortbread with Salted Peanut Caramel5thAlmond Macaron with Violet Buttercream Raspberries and Cream EclairsSafe

Episode 3: Bread

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Breads
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Round Cob Loaf
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12 Sweet and 12 Savoury Rolls
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
DavidChilli Bread4thWalnut and Seed Roll Red Berry and Almond Bun Tomato and Herb RollsSafe
EddOlive Bread1stTomato, Mozzarella, and Chorizo Rolls Chelsea Buns Hot Cross BunsSafe
JasminderFocaccia5thMango and Sultana Buns Pain au Chocolat with Mars Bars Tutti Frutti Wheels with Jelly Tots Tomato and Cheese RollsSafe
JonathanAnchovy, Sweet Paprika and Oregano Bread6thSticky Lemon Honey Buns Olive and Anchovy Rolls Sun-Dried Tomato and Fresh Herb Rolls Stilton, Walnut and Braeburn Apple Rolls Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Sultana Chelsea Buns with IcingEliminated
MirandaWalnut and Apricot Bread3rdLemon Iced Buns Chocolate and Orange Buns Cranberry Buns with Icing SugarSafe
RuthMaple and Pecan Bread2ndChocolate and Orange Panettone Cranberry BagelsSafe

Episode 4: Puddings

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Steamed or Baked Pudding
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Mini Hot Lemon Soufflés
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3 Puddings: Crumble, Bread, and Suet
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
DavidPear and Walnut Pudding5thApple and Blackberry Crumble Rhubarb and Orange Betty Suet PearEliminated
EddApple and Plum Pudding3rdApple and Cinnamon Crumble Nutella Banana Brioche Bread Pudding Rhubarb and Strawberry Suet LayerSafe
JasminderSticky Toffee Pudding2ndBread and Butter Pudding Treacle Suet Pudding with Fresh Fruit Apple and Pineapple CrumbleSafe
MirandaSticky Toffee Pudding1stQueen of Puddings Chocolate Pear Roly Poly Strawberry and Rhubarb CrumbleSafe
RuthPeach and Blueberry Boy Bait4thApple and Ginger Crumble Rhubarb Suet Pudding Cherry Queen of PuddingsSafe

Episode 5: Pastry

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Savoury Pies
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4 Cornish Pasties
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Tarts and Canapés
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
EddChicken, Ham, Leek and Tarragon Pie2ndAlmond Sweet Tart with Ginger and Chocolate Yorkshire Curd Tart Chickpea and Salami Pâté Red and Yellow Pepper Tart Asparagus Gruyere QuicheSafe
JasminderChicken and Mushroom Pie4thJaggery Tart Fruit and Custard Tart Thai Chili and Red Onion Canapés Duck in Plum Sauce Canapés Salmon and Prawn CanapésEliminated
MirandaSummery Salmon, Cod and Prawn Fish Pie1stChocolate Pastry filled with Orange Cheesecake Chocolate Pastry filled with Milk Chocolate Ganache Strawberry Tart with Red Currant Glaze Cheesy Crab Bites Broad Bean and Tomato Pastry Hearts Pancetta and Leek Risotto CanapésSafe
RuthMinced Beef Pie3rdRaspberry and Dark Chocolate Tart Creme Patisserie and Cherry Tart Citrus Curd Tart with Creme Brulee Top Roasted Tomato Canapés Asparagus Pastry TwirlsSafe

Episode 6: Tea Party (Final)

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24 Professional Miniature Cakes
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Afternoon Tea Party: Petit Fours, Scones, Finger Sandwiches
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
EddCinnamon and Banana CakesNot shownNot shownWinner
MirandaLemon CupcakesNot shownNot shownEliminated
RuthMint, Ginger and Blackberry CakesNot shownNot shownRunner-up

Source. Episode themes, challenges, bakes, technical rankings, and results are compiled from The Great British Bake Off series 1 on Wikipedia, retrieved September 20, 2026, and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Each series is checked for consistency and every winner is cross-checked against a second article before publishing. Spotted a mistake? Tell me.

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