We are now two weeks into the new series of GBBO and with the contestants already trying their hand at a range of biscuit and cake challenges, we thought it was high time to brag about the skills of home bakers across the North East.
From cracking celebration cakes to piping hot pasties, there have been some delectable-looking bakes coming out of YOUR kitchens. Here, we take a closer look at just some of them to get our appetites up for Bake Off’s Bread Week, airing on September 27.
The Great British Bake Off, hosted by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas with judging by Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, is on Channel 4 every Tuesday from 8pm.
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We meet some of the North East's star bakers as the new series of Bake Off returns. Photo: UGC
. Who's for a cupcake?
These floral birthday cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat. Kiegan is one of our star bakers! Photo: Kiegan May Burrell
. Which house?
The Sorting Hat, from the Harry Potter book series, created in cake. Sarah's one of our star bakers! Photo: Sarah Curran
. A tribute
A four-legged friend finishes off this special cake. Claire's one of our star bakers! Photo: Claire Fleming Manners
. Kinder surprise
What a way to celebrate a sweet 16th birthday. Raegan's one of our star bakers! Photo: Raegan Armstrong
. Little girl
Pretty in pink for a special little girl's birthday. Rochelle's one of our star bakers! Photo: Rochelle Galer
1. Who's for a cupcake?
These floral birthday cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat. Kiegan is one of our star bakers! Photo: Kiegan May Burrell
2. Which house?
The Sorting Hat, from the Harry Potter book series, created in cake. Sarah's one of our star bakers! Photo: Sarah Curran
3. A tribute
A four-legged friend finishes off this special cake. Claire's one of our star bakers! Photo: Claire Fleming Manners
4. Kinder surprise
What a way to celebrate a sweet 16th birthday. Raegan's one of our star bakers! Photo: Raegan Armstrong