The Great Australian Bake Off season 4

The fourth season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 18 January 2018, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. Unlike the third season, season 4 moved from LifeStyle Food to the main LifeStyle channel.[1] The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 18 January 2018 until 22 March 2018, and saw Claudia Anton win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 4
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle
Original release18 January (2018-01-18) –
22 March 2018 (2018-03-22)
Season chronology
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The Bakers

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The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[2]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Claudia Anton 48 Psychiatrist Melbourne, Victoria Season Winner
Barbara "Barb" Dunn 37 Finance manager Brisbane, Queensland Season Runner-Up
Dave Yan 35 Chartered Accountant Sydney, New South Wales Season Runner-Up
Christopher "Chris" Asquith 32 System administrator Newcastle, New South Wales Eliminated (Episode 9)
Raeesa Khatree 37 Health store worker (former lawyer) Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 8)
Robert Harwood 34 I.T. administrator Perth, Western Australia Eliminated (Episode 7)
Marcus Matear 27 Dentist Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 6)
Michelle Trevorrow 64 Retiree Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 5)
Emma Sievwright 23 Science graduate Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 4)
Max Fetiveau 28 Plasterer Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 3)
Alexander "Alex" Papadopoulos 47 Building material importer Melbourne, Victoria Eliminated (Episode 2)
Jessica Osborne 28 Sales co-ordinator Brisbane, Queensland Eliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

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Elimination Chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Claudia SB SB SB WINNER
Barb SB SB Runner-Up
Dave SB Runner-Up
Chris SB OUT
Raeesa SB OUT
Robert SB OUT
Marcus OUT
Michelle OUT
Emma OUT
Max OUT
Alex OUT
Jessica OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week   The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week   Season runner-up

Episodes

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  The baker was eliminated   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

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Baker Signature
(Marble cake)
Technical
(24 chocolate dipped hazelnut madeleines)
Showstopper
(Ultimate children's party cake)
Claudia Pink Marble Cake 8th Pony Cake
Chris Marble Cake 6th Neapolitan Princess Cake
Barb Marble Bundt Cake 5th Unicorn Cake
Max Marble Cake 11th Monster Cake
Robert Tiger Cake 3rd Dolly Varden Cake
Raeesa Peacock Cake 1st Jungle Cake
Marcus Marble Cake 12th Volcano Cake
Jessica Marble Cake 9th Teapot Cake
Alex Lemon and Pistachio Cake 10th Mermaid Cake
Emma Ode to Mischa 4th Bear Cake
Michelle Lemon and Raspberry Bundt Cake 2nd Volcanic Cake
Dave Green Cake 7th Unicorn Cake

Episode 2: Bread

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Baker Signature
(Focaccia)
Technical
(12 identical pumpkin scones)
Showstopper
(Pull apart bread centrepiece)
Claudia Kitchenette Focaccia 2nd Edelweiss Pull Apart
Chris Garlic and Thyme Focaccia 9th Apple Pie Pull Apart
Barb Olive Oil Focaccia 8th Pumpkin Pull Apart
Max Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia 3rd Tour de France Pull Apart
Robert Rosemary Focaccia 1st Cheesy Pull Apart
Raeesa Eggplant and Caramelised Onion Focaccia 10th Baklava Pull Apart
Marcus Goat Cheese Focaccia 6th French Onion Pull Apart
Alex Spanish Focaccia 7th Tsoureki
Emma Spelt Focaccia 11th Atomic Pull Apart
Michelle Quattro Formaggi Focaccia 5th Christmas Tree Pull Apart
Dave Pine Nut and Grape Focaccia 4th Enchanted Rose Pull Apart

Episode 3: Biscuits

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Baker Signature
(32 signature biscotti)
Technical
(24 jam drops)
Showstopper
(Biscuit jigsaw puzzle)
Claudia Scientific Biscotti 10th Pieces of Sydney Puzzle
Chris Manly Biscotti 3rd Puzzled Grizzly
Barb Biscotti 2nd Sunflower Puzzle
Max French Biscotti 4th Eiffel Tower by Night Puzzle
Robert Biscotti 9th Jigsaw Sunflower
Raeesa Biscotti 7th Tree of Life Puzzle
Marcus Roman Biscotti 8th From Another Planet Puzzle
Emma Swotty Biscotti 6th Periodic Table Puzzle
Michelle Biscotti 5th Blooming Marvellous Puzzle
Dave Biscotti 1st Chinese Tangram Puzzle

Episode 4: Family Favourites

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Baker Signature
(24 muffins)
Technical
(Family-sized chicken, leek and mushroom pie)
Showstopper
(Tiered pavlova)
Claudia Muffins 3rd Pina Pavlova
Chris Family Favourite Muffins 8th Rectangular Pavlova
Barb Apple, Carrot and Raisin Muffins 5th Black Forest Chocolate Pavlova
Robert Lumberjack Muffins 6th Pavlova
Raeesa Muffins 2nd Tropical Pavlova
Marcus Apple and Plum Muffins with Apple Caramel Sauce 7th Pavlova
Emma Hummingbird Muffins 9th Pineapple Pavlova
Michelle Pumpkin, Sage and Goat Cheese Muffins 1st Pavlova
Dave Breakfast Muffins 4th Sweet Rainbow Pavlova

Episode 5: Pastry

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Baker Signature
(24 identical sausage rolls)
Technical
(Fraisier cake)
Showstopper
(36 Viennoiserie; three different types, but one type must be a puff pastry croissant)
Claudia Sausage Rolls 1st Orchard Viennoiseries (chocolate mandarin croissants, apple danishes and almond brioches)
Chris Pork Sausage Rolls 5th Yeast Free Viennoiseries (praline pain au chocolat, raspberry croissants and palmiers)
Barb Kid Friendly Sausage Rolls 2nd Viennoiseries (butter croissants, almond croissants and cream cheese danishes)
Robert Sausage Rolls 3rd Viennoiseries (orange and almond croissants, pain au chocolat and sfogliatelle)
Raeesa Cheeky Chicken Sausage Rolls 6th Viennoiseries (croissants, passionfruit danishes and cranberry danishes)
Marcus Sausage Rolls 4th Viennoiseries (butter croissants, cherry danishes and snails)
Michelle Moroccan Sausage Rolls 8th Viennoiseries (blackberry and lemon verbena brioche, croissants and fig danishes)
Dave Pork Sausage Rolls 7th Breakfast Basket Viennoiseries (chocolate croissants, sour cherry danishes and apricot pinwheels)

Episode 6: Batter

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Baker Signature
(12 waffles)
Technical
(Apple clafoutis)
Showstopper
(Crepe cake)
Claudia Chestnut and Hazelnut Waffles 6th Black Forest Crepe Cake
Chris Bacon and Cheddar Waffles 2nd Red Velvet Crepe Cake
Barb Corny Waffles 1st Ombre Crepe Cake
Robert Japanese Waffles 4th Crepe Cake
Raeesa Buttermilk Waffles 5th Crepe Cake
Marcus Totally Tropical Waffles 3rd Crepe Cake
Dave Mochi Waffles 7th Ombre Crepe Cake

Episode 7: Desserts

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Baker Signature
(6 identical dairy-free fruit tarts)
Technical
(Gluten-free tiramisu)
Showstopper
(Sugar-free trifle)
Claudia Tropical Tarts 4th Fruit Trifle
Chris Zesty Lemon Tarts 1st Black Forest Trifle
Barb Decadent Chocolate and Raspberry Tarts 5th Alcohol Free Christmas Trifle
Robert Lime and Strawberry Tarts 3rd Berry Trifle
Raeesa Fig and Frangipane Tarts 2nd Pineapple Trifle
Dave Raspberry and Chocolate Tarts 6th Rose Trifle

Episode 8: British

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Baker Signature
(Filled sponge cake)
Technical
(Bakewell slice)
Showstopper
(British pudding)
Claudia Sponge Cake 3rd Queen of Puddings
Chris Sponge Cake 2nd Tower of Pudding
Barb Tropical Sponge Cake 4th Tower Bridge Pudding
Raeesa Sponge Cake 5th Bread and Butter Pudding
Dave Royal Sponge Cake 1st Queen of Puddings

Episode 9: Celebrations

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Baker Signature
(24 hot cross buns)
Technical
(24 mince pies)
Showstopper
(Wedding cake)
Claudia Boozy Bunnies 3rd Feathered Love Birds
Chris Hot Cross Buns 1st Wedding Cake
Barb Hot Cross Buns 2nd Wedding Cake
Dave Easter Goodies 4th Floating Elegance Cake

Episode 10: Finale

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Baker Signature
(Battenberg cake)
Technical
(12 kumquat rum babas)
Showstopper
(Pièce montée)
Claudia Citrus Orchard Battenberg 2nd Cockatoo
Barb Citrus Battenberg 1st Treasure Chest
Dave Sunflower Battenberg 3rd Oriental Garden

Ratings

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No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 "Cakes" 18 January 2018 103,000 1 [3]
2 "Bread" 25 January 2018 94,000 1 [4]
3 "Biscuits" 1 February 2018 103,000 1 [5]
4 "Family Favourites" 8 February 2018 98,000 1 [6]
5 "Pastry" 15 February 2018 75,000 2 [7]
6 "Batter" 22 February 2018 89,000 1 [8]
7 "Desserts" 1 March 2018 106,000 3 [9]
8 "British" 8 March 2018 102,000 3 [10]
9 "Celebrations" 15 March 2018 130,000 2 [11]
10 "Finale" 22 March 2018 162,000 3 [12]

References

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  1. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off is back". Lifestyle. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off is back with season three on Foxtel". Foxtel. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ Knox, David (19 January 2018). "Thursday 18 January 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. ^ Molk, Steve (29 January 2018). "Thursday 25 January 2018". Decider TV. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  5. ^ Knox, David (2 February 2018). "Thursday 1 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  6. ^ Knox, David (9 February 2018). "Thursday 8 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  7. ^ Knox, David (16 February 2018). "Thursday 15 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  8. ^ Knox, David (23 February 2018). "Thursday 22 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  9. ^ Knox, David (2 March 2018). "Thursday 1 March 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  10. ^ Knox, David (9 March 2018). "Thursday 8 March 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  11. ^ Molk, Steve (16 March 2018). "Thursday 15 March 2018". DeciderTV. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  12. ^ Knox, David (23 March 2018). "Thursday 22 March 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 March 2018.