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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 5

2014 · BBC One · Winner: Nancy Birtwhistle

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

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Episode 1: Cakes

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Swiss Roll
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Cherry Cake
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36 Classic Miniature British Cakes
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaCardamom, Pistachio and Coffee Swiss Roll3rdTiered Victoria Sponges with Lemon Curd and Raspberry CreamSafe
ClaireChocolatey Orangey Swiss Roll8thMini Chocolate and Cherry CakesEliminated
DianaMum's Sunday Tea Lemon Curd Swiss Roll5thChocolate Ganache SurprisesSafe
EnwezorRaspberry and Lemon Swiss Roll9thCoffee and Walnut Battenberg SquaresSafe
IainApricot and Basil Swiss Roll with Mascarpone and White Chocolate Cream4thLemon Drizzle Cakes with Mascarpone Filling, Drizzled Icing and Candied LemonSafe
JordanKawaii Frasier Swiss Roll12thLemon Drizzle Cakes with Blueberry and Lemon CurdSafe
KateRed Velvet and White Chocolate Swiss Roll6thMini Tiered Victoria SpongesSafe
LuisSpanish Swiss Roll7thRaspberry and Lemon Genoise Slices with Lemon DrizzlesSafe
MarthaTiramisu Swiss Roll2ndMini Lemon and Thyme Drizzle CakesSafe
NancyCoffee and Hazelnut Swiss Roll1stJaffa Orange CakesStar Baker
NormanBlack Forest Swiss Roll11thAlmond and Raspberry Mini CakesSafe
RichardPistachio and Strawberry Swiss Roll10thMiniature Coffee and Walnut CakesSafe

Episode 2: Biscuits

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36 Savoury Biscuits
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18 Florentines
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3D Biscuit Scene
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaFenugreek and Carom Crackers8thDay On The BeachSafe
DianaParmesan Triangles7thExpress, First ClassSafe
EnwezorPumpkin and Sunflower Seed Savoury Biscuits9thSpace Adventure Moon SceneEliminated
IainZa'atar and Fig Biscuits11thWild West SceneSafe
JordanSourdough, Parmesan and Chilli Biscuits6thMonster AttackSafe
KateParmesan and Apple Biscuits4thTea TimeSafe
LuisBlack Olive and Rosemary Biscuits with Caramelised Onion Glaze3rdGeorge Versus The DragonSafe
MarthaCaramelised Onion and Goat's Cheese Sandwich Biscuits5thSki Village SceneSafe
NancyFennel and Rye Thins2ndHansel and Gretel SceneSafe
NormanFarthing Biscuits10thZulu Boats at DawnSafe
RichardRosemary Seeded Crackers1stPirates!Star Baker

Episode 3: Bread

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12 Rye Bread Rolls
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4 Ciabattas
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Filled Centrepiece Loaf
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaOnion and Pine Nut Rolls8thRolled and Filled Twin LoafSafe
DianaRustic Picnic Rolls7thSharing Savoury PinwheelSafe
IainCranberry and Walnut Rye Bread Rolls9thMoroccan Plaited with a Bessara DipSafe
JordanRye and Spelt Bread Rolls10thStrawberry Raspberry Cheesecake BriocheEliminated
KateOrange and Cardamom Rye Bread Knots1stProsciutto, Olive & Coriander BreadSafe
LuisOpposites Attract Rolls2ndRoscón de ReyesStar Baker
MarthaDate and Walnut Rye Rolls3rdStuffed Sunflower LoafSafe
NancyCider and Walnut Crusty Rolls5th'Full English' StromboliSafe
NormanRye Bread Rolls4thChicken and Roasted Vegetable Picnic LoafSafe
RichardRye and Cranberry Rolls6thPesto PinwheelSafe

Episode 4: Desserts

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8 Self-Saucing Puddings
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Tiramisu Cake
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Baked Alaska
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaRhubarb, Strawberry and Orange Puddings3rdMango, Raspberry and Coconut Baked AlaskaSafe
DianaOrange and Lemon Curd Pots9thRaspberry Ripple Alaska SwanSafe
IainChocolate, Lime and Raspberry Fondants6thChocolate, Black Sesame Seed and Coffee Caramel Baked Alaska*Eliminated
KateChocolate and Salted Caramel Molten Puddings7thPistachio, Raspberry and Chocolate Baked AlaskaSafe
LuisPears in Puddings2ndBakewell AlaskaSafe
MarthaPeanut Butter Chocolate Fondants1stKey Lime Baked AlaskaSafe
NancyPistachio Puddings with Chocolate Sauce4thSummer Pudding AlaskaSafe
NormanMini Sticky Toffee Puddings8thBaked Alaska with Strawberry SurpriseSafe
RichardBlack Forest Chocolate Fondants5thTiramisu Baked AlaskaStar Baker

Episode 5: Pies and Tarts

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Custard Tart
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6 Mini Pear Pies
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Three-Tiered Pie
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaRice Custard Tart with Mangoes and Raspberries2ndFusion Tiered PiesSafe
KateRhubarb and Custard Tart3rdRhubarb, Prune and Apple PiesStar Baker
LuisTropical Manchester Tart6thFour Fruity Seasons TowerSafe
MarthaPistachio, Apricot and Honey Custard Tart1stThree Little Pigs PieSafe
NancyChocolate Crusted Passion Fruit Tart4thTrio of Apple PiesSafe
NormanTarte au Citron5thPieful TowerEliminated
RichardFig and Orange Tart7thThree Course Autumn Pie FeastSafe

Episode 6: European Cakes

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Yeast-Leavened Cake
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Prinsesstårta
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Dobos Torte
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaOrange Savarin with Cinnamon Cream2ndAlmond Liqueur Dobos Torte with Chocolate Caramel ButtercreamStar Baker
KatePecan, Chocolate and Sour Cherry Yeast Cake6thTrio of Dobos TortesSafe
LuisApple and Cinnamon Kugelhopf with Honeyed Apples3rdThe Cage on the Rocky HillSafe
MarthaDark Chocolate and Almond Liqueur Savarin4thChess-Themed Chocolate and Salted Caramel Dobos TorteSafe
NancyRum Punch Savarin with Coconut Cream and Tropical Fruits1stChocolate and Caramel Dobos TorteSafe
RichardFruity Guglhupf with an Orange Glaze5thSugar Forest Dobos TorteSafe

Episode 7: Pastry

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12 Savoury Parcels
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12 Kouign-Amann
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24 Éclairs
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaCrispy Lentil Kachori6thChocolate and Mango & Lemon Meringue ÉclairsSafe
KateSpinach and Paneer Spicy Samosa4thNeapolitan & Lemon Meringue ÉclairsEliminated
LuisChildhood Empanadas5thStars and Stripes ÉclairsSafe
MarthaMini Beef Wellingtons3rdRhubarb and Custard & Maple Syrup and Bacon ÉclairsSafe
NancySpicy Duck Pasties2ndSmoked Salmon and Horseradish & Raspberry Ripple ÉclairsSafe
RichardMinted Lamb Pasties1stStair of ÉclairsStar Baker

Episode 8: Advanced Dough (Quarterfinals)

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Fruit Loaf
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Povitica
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36 Doughnuts
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaDate and Walnut Swirl Bread1stChocolate Mousse Filled Doughnuts Braided DoughnutsSafe
LuisBlack Forest Cherry Tree2ndCocktail DoughnutsSafe
MarthaSpiced Plum Iced Bread Swirl5thGlazed Lemon & Poppyseed Doughnuts Chocolate & Passion Fruit DoughnutsEliminated
NancyLincolnshire Plum Braid3rdDoughnut Family TreeSafe
RichardFruit Swedish Tea Ring4thRhubarb and Custard and Toffee Apple DoughnutsStar Baker

Episode 9: Pâtisserie (Semi-final)

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24 Baklava
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Schichttorte
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24 Entremets
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
ChetnaChocolate Orange Baklava Masala Chai Baklava4thChocolate, Orange & Nut Entremets Cappuccino EntremetsEliminated
LuisIndian Rose Baklava Halwa Baklava Rolls1stChocolate Mousse & Cherry Entremets Pomegranate, Fig & Pistachio SpongeSafe
NancyCoffee and Chocolate Baklava Breakfast Baklava3rdRaspberry Nonnettes Lime and Passion Fruit EntremetsSafe
RichardRose and Pistachio Baklava Walnut and Almond Baklava2ndHazelnut Mocha Entremets Pink Grapefruit EntremetsStar Baker

Episode 10: Final

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Viennoiserie
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12 Mini Victoria Sandwiches, 12 Mini Tarte au Citron, 12 Mini Scones
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Pièce Montée
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
LuisApple, Walnut, Raisin and Cheshire Cheese Chaussons Pain au Chocolat Blanc with Raspberries and Cream Cheese2ndVillage in ChocolateRunner-up
NancyApple and Lemon Kites Raspberry and Almond Croissants1stRed WindmillWinner
RichardPear Pain au Chocolat Pain au Lait3rdMill on the HillRunner-up

Source. Episode themes, challenges, bakes, technical rankings, and results are compiled from The Great British Bake Off series 5 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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