South African Bake Off

Finale. The top three bakers battle it out to be crowned South Africa’s Best Amateur Baker. Their final signature bake must highlight distinctive South African flavours.

Semi-Finals. With just 4 bakers left in the competition, the pressure has ramped up once again with patisserie week, including bombe, and a difficult bake reportedly dedicated to the patron saint of baking.

Royalty Week. Exploring the world of royalty this week, the bakers will be making Pan du Coronne, or Crown Bread, Queen of Sheba Cake, and a sophisticated showstopper fit for a king.

Custard Week.The bakers kick things off with a Franginpane Tart with Crème Anglaise. For their technical, Siba tasks them with producing a South African favourite – custard-filled doughnuts.

Greens Week. This week on The Great South African Bake off, the bakers are celebrating vegetables through a range of delicious challenges. Siba and Paul task them with vegetarian galettes, a traditional Turkish flatbread, and vegetable showstoppers

Spice Week. For the first challenge, the bakers have to make spiced tarts. In one of the most challenging technical bakes the contestants attempt steamed ginger puddings.

Retro Week. Siba and Paul send the Bakers back in time for retro week, recalling classics like Choux Pastry Swans, steamed puddings and layered terrines.

Bread Week. Siba and Paul task the bakers with pizza making in the signature Challenge. It all comes down to the showstopper, involving elaborate bread structures and loaves from around the world

Cake Week. Bakers explore the world of cakes, including a fresh fruit loaf and an ambitious Macadamia and Lemon Meringue Roulade.

Twelve amateur bakers from across South Africa start their journey in the Bake Off Tent with new judges Siba Mtongana and Paul Hartmann, and hosts Lesego Tlhabi and Glen Biderman-Pam.