Bake Off 2019 challenges explained – the Signature Bake, Technical and Showstopper made easy
BAKE Off 2019 fans are eager to see which of the final fab four will be able to rise to the challenge and bake their way to success.
The Bake Off challenges are what make winners like Candice Brown and Rahul Mandal stand out of the crowd in comparison to those who get the boot. Here's a reminder of how they all work...
What are the Bake Off challenges?
Every episode of The Great British Bake Off features three challenges back-to-back.
While each week has a different theme, the contestants' performance regarding that week's theme is assessed using these challenges.
The themes in 2019 so far have been Cake, Biscuit, Bread and Dairy.
The fan-favourite show picks a Star Baker every week based on contestants' performances throughout the challenges.
Here's everything you need to know about the challenges...
The Signature Bake
The Signature Bake is all about bakers showing off their tried-and-tested recipes.
It also allows both the judges and the viewers at home to find out about the contestants' personalities, creative flair and baking ability.
Technical Challenge
This challenge is a tricky one as the bakers have no idea what they will be asked to create before being given the recipe on the day.
This means they can't prepare for it and have to take the punches as they come.
If that wasn't difficult enough, the recipe given to the amateur bakers have either limited or minimal instructions, forcing the bakers to use their intuition and technical knowledge.
The finished products are judged blind and ranked from worst to best.
Showstopper Challenge
The Showstopper Challenge requires the bakers to go above and beyond with their creations.
The judges ask that their bakes are jaw-droppingly professional in both their appearance and their taste.
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When is The Great British Bake Off on next?
The Great British Bake Off 2019 will next air on October 22, 2019, at 8pm on Channel 4.
The show will run every Tuesday at the same time.
The final is will take place next week at October 28, 2019 - but this is still to be confirmed.
If you miss an episode you can catch it on Channel 4+1 or .