The Great Irish Bake Off (series 2)

The Great Irish Bake Off
Series 2
Presented by Anna Nolan
Judges Biddy White Lennon
Paul Kelly
Country of origin Ireland
Production
Location(s) Clonabreany House, Co. Meath
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Sideline
Release
Original network TV3
Original release 21 May 2014 (2014-05-21) – 9 July 2014 (2014-07-09)
Chronology
Preceded by Series 1
Followed by Series 3

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 three challenges in a particular discipline. The series aired from 21 May 2014 till 9 July 2014.

The Bakers

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

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
Dave OUT
Elaine OUT

Colour key:

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

Episodes

     Baker eliminated      Star Baker      Winner

Episode 1 Cake

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

Episode 2 Pastry

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

Episode 3 Biscuits

Baker Signature
(Sweet and Savory Biscuits)
Technical
(Checkerboard Cookies)
Alex Spelt, Basil, & Parmesan Biscuits Filled with Tomato Jam
Wagon Wheels with Rosewater Marshmallows and Chocolate Squares
2nd
Ali Savory Sticks with Garlic and Cheese
Walnut Biscuit Rolls with Caramel Cream and Chantilly Cream Fillings
5th
Hazel Black Pepper Oat Cakes
Limerick Lavender Butter Cookies
6th
Khade Pimento & Cheddar Biscuits
Sweet 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 Tea Cakes
1st
Treasa Parmesan, Basil, & Onion Shortbread
Cointreau, Orange, & Cardamom Fig Rolls
9th

Episode 4 Continental

Baker Technical
(Apple & Ginger Strudel with Honey & Walnut Cream)
Showstopper
(Choux Pastry)
Alex 3rd Viking Longboat with Black Tea and Chocolate Creme Patisserie
Ali 5th Peacock Flavored with Creme Patisserie
Hazel 7th Gardner's Basket with Pistachio & Rosewater Cream
Khade 4th Liffey View with Lemon Cream Filling, Macaroon Cobblestones & Nougatine Road
Poppy 1st "An Afternoon Tea"
Shane 6th Beehive with Lavender, Orange, & Honey Creme Patisserie
Tala 8th Jenga Tower with Chocolate & Halva Mousse
Tracy 2nd Fruit Basket with Flavored Choux Fruits

References

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