The Great Irish Bake Off series 2

Series 2 of The Great Irish Bake Off, aired on TV3 and saw twelve home bakers take part in a bake-off to test every aspect of their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Irish Bake Off's best amateur baker. Each week saw keen bakers put through two challenges in a particular discipline. The series aired from 21 May 2014 till 9 July 2014.

The Great Irish Bake Off
Series 2
Presented byAnna Nolan
JudgesBiddy White Lennon
Paul Kelly
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkTV3
Original release21 May (2014-05-21) –
9 July 2014 (2014-07-09)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 1
Next →
Series 3

The Bakers

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Baker Age Occupation Hometown
Alex Fitzpatrick 17 Student Rathfarnham, Dublin
Ali Mitter 33 IT Sales Bray, Co Wicklow
David Murphy 28 Petrol station attendant Dublin
Elaine Hartigan 56 Retired Rathfarnham, Dublin
Hazel Ryan 31 Teacher Corbally, Limerick
Jenny Donohoe 30 Self-employed Craft Teacher Ranelagh, Dublin
Khade Idogho 25 Google Account Manager (UK) Dublin
Poppy O’Sullivan 22 Student Dublin
Shane Murray 27 Student & Waiter Lusk, Dublin
Tala Zilberman 29 Google Legal Assistant Dublin
Tracy Coyne 41 Banker Killarney, Co Kerry
Treasa Walsh 58 Palliative Care Nurse Irishtown, Dublin

Results summary

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Elimination chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tracy SB SB WINNER
Ali SB Runner-Up
Shane SB Runner-Up
Alex SB SB OUT
Poppy SB OUT
Khade OUT
Hazel OUT
Tala OUT
Treasa OUT
Jenny OUT
David OUT
Elaine OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round
  Awarded Star Baker
  The baker was eliminated
  Series Runner-up
  Series Winner

NOTE: No one was eliminated in episode 5 because Hazel became ill and didn't complete the technical challenge.[1]

Episodes

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  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

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Baker Signature
(Three Layered Cake)
Technical
(Lemon and Rosewater Battenberg Cake)
Alex Chocolate, Coffee & Bacon Cake 3rd
Ali Black Forest Gateau Inspired Chocolate & Sour Cherry Cake 10th
David Raspberry & Strawberry Sponge with Fondant Icing 6th
Elaine "Nuts About Chocolate" Cake 11th
Hazel 7th
Jenny "Cassette Cake" with Chocolate & Vanilla Layers, Hazelnut Meringue & Praline Buttercream 2nd
Khade Salted Caramel, Chocolate & Peanut Nougat Cake 4th
Poppy Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Raspberry & Hazelnut 5th
Shane Pistachio & Cherry Gateau with a Kirsch Buttercream 1st
Tala 9th
Tracy Chocolate Orange Cake 8th
Treasa "Citrus Burst Cake" with Layers of Orange, Hazelnut & Rosemary, Lemon & Giger, Lime & Pistachio 12th

Episode 2: Pastry

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Baker Technical
(Dingle Pie)
Showstopper
(Savory and Sweet Pastry Bakes)
Alex 4th Full Irish Inspired Pie served with Green & Yellow Tomato Ketchup
Strawberry Tart with Strawberry Curd, Vanilla Creme Patissier
Ali 9th Duck Confit & Pork Pie with Pancetta & Port Figs
Praline Tartelletes with Pear & Ginger Compote
David 6th Broccoli & Bacon Pie with Mozzarella and Pine Kernels Topping
Velvet Mocha Tart
Hazel 7th Spinach, Ricotta and Pinenut Tart
Jenny 10th Butternut Squash, Feta and Kale Filo Anchor
Spiced Apple & Pear, Pecan Crumble 'Pie-rate' Ship with Lavender Custard
Khade 11th Strawberry and Mango Cream Cheese Tart
Poppy 1st Sun Blushed Tomato, Spinach, Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Puff Lattice
Shane 3rd Rhubarb, Custard & Elderflower Meringue Pie 99s
Salmon Encroute
Tala 8th
Tracy 2nd Raised Picnic Pie with Chicken & Ham
Eastern Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
Treasa 5th Lemon and Raspberry Tar with Crème Patissiere

Episode 3: Biscuits

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Baker Signature
(Sweet and Savory Biscuits)
Technical
(Checkerboard Cookies)
Alex Spelt, Basil, & Parmesan Biscuits Filled with Tomato Jam
Wagon Wheels with Rosewater Marshmallows & Chocolate Squares
2nd
Ali Savory Sticks with Garlic & Cheese
Walnut Biscuit Rolls with Caramel Cream &Chantilly Cream Fillings
5th
Hazel Black Pepper Oat Cakes
Limerick Lavender Butter Cookies
6th
Khade Pimento & Cheddar Biscuits
Chocolate HobNobs
7th
Poppy Feta, Mint, & Basil Leaves
Vanilla Black Forest Viennese Sandwichs
4th
Shane Gruyere, Pistachio, & Rosemary Sticks 3rd
Tala Petit Beurre Maision 8th
Tracy Popcorn Crackers
"Not" Caffreys Teacakes
1st
Treasa Cointreau, Orange, & Cardamom Fig Rolls
Parmesan, Basil, & Onion Shortbread
9th

Episode 4: Continental

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Baker Technical
(Apple & Ginger Strudel
with Honey & Walnut Cream)
Showstopper
(Choux Pastry)
Alex 3rd Viking Longboat with Chocolate and Black Tea Crème Patissière
Ali 5th Peacock Filled with Flavours of Lemon Curd & Raspberry, Rosewater and Lychee, Orange Blossom & Kumquat
Hazel 7th Gardener's Basket with Pistachio & Rosewater Cream
Khade 4th Liffey View with Lemon Cream Filling, Macaron Cobblestones & Nougatine Road
Poppy 1st "An Afternoon Tea"
Shane 6th Beehive with Lavender, Orange, & Honey Crème Patissière
Tala 8th Jenga Tower with Chocolate & Halva Mousse
Tracy 2nd Fruit Basket Filled with Flavoured Choux 'Fruits'

Episode 5: Bread

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Baker Signature
(Sweet & Savory Breads)
Technical
(Caramelised Onion Bagels &
Poppy Seed Bagels)
Alex Toffee Apple Tear & Share Loaf with Caramel Sauce 6th
Ali Indian Paneer Kulcha
Traditional Czech 'Kolache' with Walnut, Poppy Seed & Plum Jam Filling
1st
Hazel Cheddar Chive Loaf with Guinness
Cinnamon Breakfast Bread
Khade Chorizo, Spinach & Feta Loaf 5th
Poppy Orange, White Chocolate & Apricot Bouquet
Savory Four Cheese Loaf
3rd
Shane Ginger, Lime & Coconut Twisted Loaf
Parsnip, Parmesan & Truffle Oil Bread
2nd
Tracy Crafty Beer & Banana Bread
Indian Street Roll with Curry Sauce & Cucumber Salsa
4th

NOTE: Hazel did not finish the Technical Challenge as she became ill.

Episode 6: Classic Baking

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Baker Technical
(Pear Tarte Tatin)
Showstopper
(Surprise Cake)
Alex 4th It's Called Art!
(Orange & Almond Madeira)
Ali 1st Pink Champagne Surprise Chiffon Cake
Hazel 7th
Khade 2nd Arsenal Stadium Cake
Poppy 6th Night Sky Cake
(Layered Orange Sponge Cake with Orange Chocolate Ganache)
Shane 3rd Summer Bunting Cake
Tracy 5th White Chocolate Box with Tiffany Surprises Inside

NOTE: Hazel was eliminated after the Technical Challenge and did not participate in the Showstopper.

Episode 7: Desserts (Semi Final)

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Baker Signature
(Summer Dinner Party Dessert)
Technical
(Strawberry Charlotte Russe)
Alex Raspberry & White Chocolate Opera Cake with Pistachio Praline Tuiles 5th
Ali Oversized Raspberry Macarons, Raspberry Mint Sorbet & White Chocolate Lemon Truffles 2nd
Poppy Mango, Lime & Chilli Mousse Gateau 4th
Shane Two Tier Summer Trifle 3rd
Tracy Summer "Candy Crush" Bombe 1st

Episode 8: Final

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Baker Technical
(Rainbow Macaron Tower)
Showstopper
(Afternoon Tea)
Ali 3rd 'From the Woods to the Sea'
Lobster on Brioche with Homemade Lemon Mayonnaise
Blackberry Bakewell Frangipane
Blueberry Streusel Scone
Shane 2nd 'Around the World in Eleven Bites'
Vodka Salmon on Dill Bread with Caviar & Beetroot
Choux with Icewine-poached Pears and Honey Walnut Cream
Passionfruit Cheesecake with a Hazelnut Brownie Base
Tracy 1st 'From Valencia to Tinakilly'
Open Crab Brûlèe with a Parmesan Crisp & Pickled Cucumber
Plain Scone with a Brown Sugar Crust
Choux Bun with Baileys & Chocolate Topped with Red Sable Pastry

The Great Irish Christmas Bake Off

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Anna Nolan hosts a Christmas special in which regular judges Biddy White Lennon and Paul Kelly don the aprons and take contrasting approaches to baking for the festive season. It aired on December 17, 2014.

Bake 1 Bake 2 Bake 3 Bake 4 Bake 5 Bake 6 Bake 7
Biddy Traditional Mince Pies Christmas Plum Pudding Gingerbread Men & Houses
Paul Poached Pear with Chocolate Mousse and Star Anise Christmas Tree Pavlova Floating Islands with Sloe Berries Brioche Cinnamon Doughnuts with Lemon Curd Edible Christmas Decorations White Chocolate Snowmen

References

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  1. ^ "Contestant faints under pressure of technical challenge on 'The Great Irish Bake Off'". independent. Retrieved 16 November 2020.