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 two 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, County 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 David OUT Elaine OUT
Colour key: Got through to the next round Awarded Star Baker The baker was eliminated Series Runner-up Series Winner
NOTE: No one was eliminated in episode 5 because Hazel became ill and didn't complete the technical challenge.
Episodes
Baker eliminated Star Baker Winner
Episode 1: Cake
Baker Signature(Three Layered Cake) Technical(Lemon and Rosewater Battenberg Cake) Alex Chocolate, Coffee & Bacon Cake 3rd Ali Black Forest Gateau Inspired Chocolate & Sour Cherry Cake 10th David Raspberry & Strawberry Sponge with Fondant Icing 6th Elaine "Nuts About Chocolate" Cake 11th Hazel 7th Jenny "Cassette Cake" with Chocolate & Vanilla Layers, Hazelnut Meringue & Praline Buttercream 2nd Khade Salted Caramel, Chocolate & Peanut Nougat Cake 4th Poppy Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Raspberry & Hazelnut 5th Shane Pistachio & Cherry Gateau with a Kirsch Buttercream 1st Tala 9th Tracy Chocolate Orange Cake 8th Treasa "Citrus Burst Cake" with Layers of Orange, Hazelnut & Rosemary, Lemon & Giger, Lime & Pistachio 12th
Episode 2: Pastry
Baker Technical(Dingle Pie) Showstopper(Savory and Sweet Pastry Bakes) Alex 4th Full Irish Inspired Pie served with Green & Yellow Tomato KetchupStrawberry Tart with Strawberry Curd, Vanilla Creme Patissier Ali 9th Duck Confit & Pork Pie with Pancetta & Port FigsPraline Tartelletes with Pear & Ginger Compote David 6th Broccoli & Bacon Pie with Mozzarella and Pine Kernels ToppingVelvet Mocha Tart Hazel 7th Spinach, Ricotta and Pinenut Tart Jenny 10th Butternut Squash, Feta and Kale Filo AnchorSpiced Apple & Pear, Pecan Crumble 'Pie-rate' Ship with Lavender Custard Khade 11th Strawberry and Mango Cream Cheese Tart Poppy 1st Sun Blushed Tomato, Spinach, Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Puff Lattice Shane 3rd Rhubarb, Custard & Elderflower Meringue Pie 99sSalmon Encroute Tala 8th Tracy 2nd Raised Picnic Pie with Chicken & HamEastern Rhubarb Frangipane Tart Treasa 5th Lemon and Raspberry Tar with Crème Patissiere
Episode 3: Biscuits
Baker Signature(Sweet and Savory Biscuits) Technical(Checkerboard Cookies) Alex Spelt, Basil, & Parmesan Biscuits Filled with Tomato JamWagon Wheels with Rosewater Marshmallows & Chocolate Squares 2nd Ali Savory Sticks with Garlic & CheeseWalnut Biscuit Rolls with Caramel Cream &Chantilly Cream Fillings 5th Hazel Black Pepper Oat CakesLimerick Lavender Butter Cookies 6th Khade Pimento & Cheddar BiscuitsChocolate HobNobs 7th Poppy Feta, Mint, & Basil LeavesVanilla Black Forest Viennese Sandwichs 4th Shane Gruyere, Pistachio, & Rosemary Sticks 3rd Tala Petit Beurre Maision 8th Tracy Popcorn Crackers"Not" Caffreys Teacakes 1st Treasa Cointreau, Orange, & Cardamom Fig RollsParmesan, Basil, & Onion Shortbread 9th
Episode 4: Continental
Baker Technical(Apple & Ginger Strudelwith Honey & Walnut Cream) Showstopper(Choux Pastry) Alex 3rd Viking Longboat with Chocolate and Black Tea Crème Patissière Ali 5th Peacock Filled with Flavours of Lemon Curd & Raspberry, Rosewater and Lychee, Orange Blossom & Kumquat Hazel 7th Gardener's Basket with Pistachio & Rosewater Cream Khade 4th Liffey View with Lemon Cream Filling, Macaron Cobblestones & Nougatine Road Poppy 1st "An Afternoon Tea" Shane 6th Beehive with Lavender, Orange, & Honey Crème Patissière Tala 8th Jenga Tower with Chocolate & Halva Mousse Tracy 2nd Fruit Basket Filled with Flavoured Choux 'Fruits'
Episode 5: Bread
Baker Signature(Sweet & Savory Breads) Technical(Caramelised Onion Bagels &Poppy Seed Bagels) Alex Toffee Apple Tear & Share Loaf with Caramel Sauce 6th Ali Indian Paneer KulchaTraditional Czech 'Kolache' with Walnut, Poppy Seed & Plum Jam Filling 1st Hazel Cheddar Chive Loaf with GuinnessCinnamon Breakfast Bread Khade Chorizo, Spinach & Feta Loaf 5th Poppy Orange, White Chocolate & Apricot BouquetSavory Four Cheese Loaf 3rd Shane Ginger, Lime & Coconut Twisted LoafParsnip, Parmesan & Truffle Oil Bread 2nd Tracy Crafty Beer & Banana BreadIndian Street Roll with Curry Sauce & Cucumber Salsa 4th
NOTE: Hazel did not finish the Technical Challenge as she became ill.
Episode 6: Classic Baking
Baker Technical(Pear Tarte Tatin) Showstopper(Surprise Cake) Alex 4th It's Called Art!(Orange & Almond Madeira) Ali 1st Pink Champagne Surprise Chiffon Cake Hazel 7th Khade 2nd Arsenal Stadium Cake Poppy 6th Night Sky Cake(Layered Orange Sponge Cake with Orange Chocolate Ganache) Shane 3rd Summer Bunting Cake Tracy 5th White Chocolate Box with Tiffany Surprises Inside
NOTE: Hazel was eliminated after the Technical Challenge and did not participate in the Showstopper.
Episode 7: Desserts (Semi Final)
Baker Signature(Summer Dinner Party Dessert) Technical(Strawberry Charlotte Russe) Alex Raspberry & White Chocolate Opera Cake with Pistachio Praline Tuiles 5th Ali Oversized Raspberry Macarons, Raspberry Mint Sorbet & White Chocolate Lemon Truffles 2nd Poppy Mango, Lime & Chilli Mousse Gateau 4th Shane Two Tier Summer Trifle 3rd Tracy Summer "Candy Crush" Bombe 1st
Episode 8: Final
Baker Technical(Rainbow Macaron Tower) Showstopper(Afternoon Tea) Ali 3rd 'From the Woods to the Sea'Lobster on Brioche with Homemade Lemon MayonnaiseBlackberry Bakewell Frangipane Blueberry Streusel Scone Shane 2nd 'Around the World in Eleven Bites'Vodka Salmon on Dill Bread with Caviar & BeetrootChoux with Icewine-poached Pears and Honey Walnut CreamPassionfruit Cheesecake with a Hazelnut Brownie Base Tracy 1st 'From Valencia to Tinakilly' Open Crab Brûlèe with a Parmesan Crisp & Pickled CucumberPlain Scone with a Brown Sugar CrustChoux Bun with Baileys & Chocolate Topped with Red Sable Pastry
The Great Irish Christmas Bake Off Anna Nolan hosts a Christmas special in which regular judges Biddy White Lennon and Paul Kelly don the aprons and take contrasting approaches to baking for the festive season. It aired on 17 December 2014.
Bake 1 Bake 2 Bake 3 Bake 4 Bake 5 Bake 6 Bake 7 Biddy Traditional Mince Pies Christmas Plum Pudding Gingerbread Men & Houses Paul Poached Pear with Chocolate Mousse and Star Anise Christmas Tree Pavlova Floating Islands with Sloe Berries Brioche Cinnamon Doughnuts with Lemon Curd Edible Christmas Decorations White Chocolate Snowmen
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