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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 6

2015 · BBC One · Winner: Nadiya Hussain

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

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Episode 1: Cakes

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Madeira Cake
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Walnut Cake
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Black Forest Gâteau
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinOrange Vanilla and Fig Madeira Cake2ndBlack Forest GateauSafe
DorretMadeira Cake with Candied Lemons5thEnchanted Forest GateauSafe
FloraBlood Orange Madeira Cake6thBlack Forest GateauSafe
IanSomewhere West of Madeira Cake8thBlack Forest Cherry TreeSafe
MarieZingy Citrus Madeira Cake3rdA Walk in the Black ForestStar Baker
MatGin and Tonic Madeira Cake7thBlack Forest GateauSafe
NadiyaOrange and Green Cardamom Madeira Cake12thQuadruple Chocolate Black Forest GateauSafe
PaulLemon, Ginger and Caraway Seed Madeira Cake10thBlack Forest Chocolate CreationSafe
SandyMadeira Cake with Almond Liqueur and Chopped Apricots9thBlack Forest GateauSafe
StuMarley Madeira Cake11thPurple Forest GateauEliminated
TamalPistachio and Rose Madeira Cake4thBlack Forest Gateau in a Chocolate ShellSafe
UgnėLemon and Thyme Madeira Cake1stFalling Cup GateauSafe

Episode 2: Biscuits

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24 Biscotti
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8 Arlettes
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36 Biscuits and an Edible Biscuit Box
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinJackfruit, Pistachio and Macadamia Biscotti6thGingerbread Box filled with Brandy SnapsSafe
DorretAlmond and Apricot Biscotti with Amber Sugar Crystals1stBox of FrogsSafe
FloraWedding Biscotti2ndHoney and Earl Grey Tea BoxSafe
IanOrange, Rosemary and Almond Biscotti3rdSandwich de la ConfitureStar Baker
MarieBiscotti Italiano11thRussian BoxEliminated
MatPistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Biscotti5thGingerbread Fire EngineSafe
NadiyaCoconut, Fennel and Pistachio Biscotti9thBox of FortunesSafe
PaulChocolate, Hazelnut and Fig Biscotti10thMemory BoxSafe
SandyChocolate Chunk and Hazelnut Biscotti4thSundried Tomato Cheese Biscuit BoxSafe
TamalCinnamon, Maple and Cranberry Biscotti8thChessboard BoxSafe
UgnėWhite Wine Biscotti7thBaby Climbing into the Cookie BoxSafe

Episode 3: Bread

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2 Quick Breads
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4 Baguettes
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3D Bread Sculpture
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinProsciutto, Manchego and Balsamic Onion Soda Breads4thCornucopiaSafe
DorretWalnut and Stilton Soda Breads6thUnmade BreadEliminated
FloraFig and Hazelnut Rye Breads2ndHerb CoutureSafe
IanWild Garlic Pesto Soda Breads1stFlour PowerStar Baker
MatJalapeño, Mexican Cheddar and Smoked Salt Soda Breads8thCurry Inspired Brighton PavilionSafe
NadiyaMexican Bread with Warm Tomato Salsa9thSnake Charmer's BasketSafe
PaulCranberry and Orange Sweet Soda Breads10thKing of the JungleSafe
SandySoda Breads with Smoked Bacon and Onion7thBasket of Bread Flowers with a Walnut and Blue Cheese CentreSafe
TamalFig, Cheese and Walnut Breads3rdBreadcycleSafe
UgnėChocolate Quick Breads with Salted Caramel Sauce5thEaster BasketSafe

Episode 4: Desserts

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12 Crème Brûlées
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Spanische Windtorte
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Three-Tiered Cheesecake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinBlackberry Crème Brûlées9thTower of Fruits CheesecakesSafe
FloraRhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées3rdElderflower and Granola CheesecakesSafe
IanPomegranate Two Ways Crème Brûlées4thTrio of Spicy and Baked CheesecakesStar Baker
MatCoconut Crème Brûlées7thChocolate Bar CheesecakesSafe
NadiyaCinnamon Tea Crème Brûlées8thFizzy Pop CheesecakesSafe
PaulAlmond Crème Brûlées1stBerry Cheesecake TowerSafe
SandyPontefract Crème Brûlées6thCassata, Whisky and Orange & Apple Pie CheesecakesEliminated
TamalRhubarb and Ginger Crème Brûlées5thMango, Hazelnut and Rosemary Cheesecake TrioSafe
UgnėMarula Fruit and Coffee Liqueur Crème Brûlées2ndLime, Coconut and Hazelnut CheesecakesSafe

Episode 5: Alternative Ingredients

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Sugar-Free Cake
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12 Gluten-Free Pita Bread
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Dairy-Free Ice-Cream Roll
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinPineapple Upside Down Cake8thBuko Pandan, Mango and Passion Fruit Ice Cream RollSafe
FloraPistachio, Apple and Cardamom Madeleine Cake3rdChocolate and Pear BûcheSafe
IanHoney and Flowers Cake5thDessert IslandSafe
MatSugar Free Carrot Cake4thRaspberry & Coconut Ice Cream RollSafe
NadiyaNaked Blueberry and Caraway Crunch Cake1stChocolate and Strawberry Lime Ice Cream RollStar Baker
PaulCarrot & Pecan Cake2ndIsland GetawaySafe
TamalHoney and Grapefruit Polenta Cake7thPassion Fruit and Pineapple Ice Cream RollSafe
UgnėChocolate and Hazelnut Sugar-Free Cake6thChocolate, Peanut Butter and Grape Jam RollEliminated

Episode 6: Pastry

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Frangipane Tart
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12 Flaounes
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48 Vol-au-vents
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
AlvinPlum Frangipane Tart6thSmoked Salmon En Croûte and Vermouth Chicken à la King vol-au-ventsEliminated
FloraApricot and Rosemary Frangipane Tart2ndAsparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate vol-au-ventsSafe
IanPear and Raspberry Frangipane Tart3rdvol-au-vents Terre et MerSafe
MatPiña Colada Frangipane Tart1stHis 'n' Hers vol-au-ventsStar Baker
NadiyaBay Leaf, Rong Tea and Pear Tart4thBengali Korma and Clementine with Cod vol-au-ventsSafe
PaulChristmas Frangipane Tart5thSavoury and Sweet BouchéesSafe
TamalSpiced Pear Frangipane Tart7thFennel and Rosemary Pulled Pork and Chicken and Coriander vol-au-ventsSafe

Episode 7: Victorian

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Raised Game Pie
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Tennis Cake
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Charlotte Russe
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
FloraGame Pie with Shallot and Apple Chutney4thRaspberry, Pomegranate and Champagne Charlotte RusseSafe
IanRoadkill Pie5thVictoria's Crown Charlotte RusseSafe
MatRaised Venison and Pigeon Pie6thStrawberry Charlotte RusseEliminated
NadiyaAromatic Raised Game Pie1stMango and Raspberry Charlotte RusseSafe
PaulNot a Boaring Pie2ndCharlotte RoseSafe
TamalMiddle Eastern Game Pie3rdSpiced Blackberry, Raspberry and Cardamom Charlotte RusseStar Baker

Episode 8: Pâtisserie (Quarterfinals)

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24 Cream Horns
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9 Mokatines
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Religieuse à l'ancienne
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
FloraPeach & Lemon Thyme and Smoked Almond & Butterscotch Cream Horns3rdLime & Basil and Coconut & White Chocolate Religieuse à l'ancienneSafe
IanMont Blanc & Black Forest Gâteau Horns2ndNun with Hidden PassionsSafe
NadiyaRose Pistachio and Mocha Hazelnut Horns1stBubble Gum and Peppermint Cream Religieuse à l'ancienneStar Baker
PaulCafé Tipple & Banana Crunch-away Horns5thReligieuse à l'ancienneEliminated
TamalLime & Mascarpone and Malt Cream Horns4thPassionfruit & Mango and Pistachio & Raspberry Religieuse à l'ancienneSafe

Episode 9: Chocolate (Semifinals)

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Chocolate Tart
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Chocolate Soufflé
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Chocolate Centrepieces
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
FloraPassion Fruit and Chocolate Tart1stCocoa CarouselEliminated
IanChocolate and Bay Tart3rdChocolate WellSafe
NadiyaPeanut Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart4thPeacock in Nan's DoorStar Baker
TamalChocolate New York Pie2ndChocolate Bell TowerSafe

Episode 10: Final

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16 Iced Buns
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6 Mille-Feuille
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Classic British Cake
BakerSignatureTechnicalShowstopperResult
IanElderflower and Lemon & Spiced Buns2ndColossal Curvy Carrot CakeRunner-up
NadiyaCardamom and Almond Buns & Nutmeg and Sour Cherry Fingers1stMy Big Fat British Wedding CakeWinner
TamalCinnamon and Apple & Toffee and Marmalade Iced Buns3rdSticky Toffee Pudding CakeRunner-up

Source. Episode themes, challenges, bakes, technical rankings, and results are compiled from The Great British Bake Off series 6 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.

This is an independent fan project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the programme, its producers, or its broadcasters.