The third season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 11 October 2016 on the LifeStyle Food network, 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. 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 11 October 2016 until 14 December 2016, and saw Olivia McMahon win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.
The Bakers The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |- ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Baker ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Age ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Occupation ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Hometown ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Competition Status |- ! Olivia McMahon | 37 || Fine Dining Waitress || Brisbane, Queensland || style="background:Gold;"| |- ! Monica Cavallaro | 43 || Retail Manager || Sydney, New South Wales || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Antonio Marcora | 16 || School Student || Sydney, New South Wales || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Liesel Morgan | 20 || University Student || Perth, Western Australia || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Fiona Nguyen | 32 || Patent & Trademark Lawyer || Brisbane, Queensland || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! James Rudd | 26 || IT Technical Support || Perth, Western Australia || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Noel Button | 59 || Retired Teacher || Launceston, Tasmania || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Jeremy Allan | 30 || Welding & Vessel Inspector || Adelaide, South Australia || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Bojan Petrovic | 37 || Tow Truck Business Owner || Canberra, Australian Capital Territory || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Diana Gyllen | 29 || Model || Sydney, New South Wales || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Cheryl Roberts | 59 || Horse Trainer || Berry, New South Wales || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Janette Betts | 62 || Palliative Care Nurse || Melbourne, Victoria || style="background:OrangeRed;"|
Results summary Elimination Chart Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Olivia SB SB SB WINNER Monica SB SB Runner-Up Antonio SB SB Runner-Up Liesel SB OUT Fiona OUT James OUT Noel OUT Jeremy OUT Bojan OUT Diana OUT Cheryl OUT Janette 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 The baker was eliminated Awarded Star Baker Season winner
Episode 1: Cakes Baker Signature(Lamingtons) Technical(Pear and Amaretto Cake) Showstopper(Ombre Cake) Fiona Pandan Lamingtons 10th Bel Air Bojan Lime Lamingtons 12th Forever Blue Olivia Red Skin Lollipops and Raspberry Jelly Lamingtons 8th Lemon Delight Jeremy Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons 1st Piña Colada Liesel Ginger and Honey Lamingtons 4th Fairy Diana Mocha Cherry Lamingtons 9th Citrus James Green Tea Lamingtons 3rd Haut et Bas Gateaux Antonio Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons 11th Floral and Isomalt Monica Tiramisu Lamingtons 7th Berry Noel Chocolate and Citrus Lamingtons 2nd Shades of Autumn Cheryl Marmalade Lamingtons 6th Nectar of the Gods Janette Chocolate Lamingtons 5th Rose
Episode 2: Biscuits Baker Signature(Savoury Biscuits) Technical(16 Florentine biscuits) Showstopper(Biscuit Landmarks) James Parmesan and Chive Biscuits 2nd Perth Bell Tower Olivia Oats, Poppy Seed and Black Salt Biscuits 3rd Gingerbread Arc de Triomphe Monica Savoury Macarons 8th World Landmarks Cheryl Blue Cheese, Garlic & Chive Biscuits 10th St. Basil's Cathedral Noel Savoury Shortbread 9th Mum's Christmas in Paris Bojan Mediterranean Shortbread 7th Spicy Sphinx Fiona Chilli, Fennel, Thyme and Cheese Biscuits 6th Pyramids of Giza Jeremy Pizza Biscuits 11th Indian Spiced Taj Mahal Antonio Savoury Biscotti 1st Big Ben Diana Bacon and Fennel Crackers 4th Eiffel Tower Liesel Pumpkin Seed Oatcakes 5th Taj Mahal of Tea
Episode 3: Pies & Tarts Baker Signature(Quiche) Technical(4 Pistachio Frangipane Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberries) Showstopper(Three Tiered Pies) Olivia Bacon and Asparagus Quiche 4th Three Tiered Pork Pies Monica Three Mushrooms Quiche 6th Three Course Meal Noel Smoked Salmon Quiche 9th Three Tiered Frangipane Pies Antonio Pea and Asparagus Quiche 7th Sweet Cheese Pies Liesel Asparagus, Capsicum and Broccollini Quiche 2nd Apple Pie Diana Beef Taco Quiche 8th Princess Pies Fiona Zucchini and Feta Quiche 5th Winter Fruit Pies James Herbs, Tomato and Pumpkin Quiche 3rd Ploughman's Lunch Jeremy Curried Egg Quiche 10th 'Apple Tree' Tiered Pies Bojan Chorizo, Spanish Tomatoes and Onions Quiche 1st Caramelised Onion Pie
Episode 4: Chocolate Baker Signature(Chocolate Slice) Technical(French Chocolate Dacquoise) Showstopper(36 Miniature Chocolate Cakes) Jeremy Tower Slice 1st Chocolate and Raspberry Cakes Noel Hazelnut and Ginger Slice 6th Naked Chocolate Cakes Antonio Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Slice 3rd Chocolate, Raspberry and Macadamia Cakes Olivia Cheesecake Brownies 7th Chocolate and Hazelnut Layered Cakes Monica S'mores Slice 2nd Chocolate and Espresso Cakes Fiona S'more Chocolate Slice 5th Chocolate and Passionfruit Cakes Bojan Choc Orange Slice 9th Chocolate Passion Squares James Chocolate Orange Slice 4th Chocolate and Hazelnut Sponge Cakes Liesel Zserbó Slice 8th Chocolate and Mandarin Cakes
Episode 5: Bread Baker Signature(6 Burger Buns) Technical(Fig, Walnut and Fennel Seed Baguettes Showstopper(6 Sweet and 6 Savoury Bagels) Fiona Salmon Burgers 6th Matcha Tea and Red Bean BagelsNori Bagels Noel Spelt Bun Burgers 8th Cinnamon, Orange and Fig BagelsOnion and Thyme Bagels Monica Milk Bun Burgers 3rd Strawberry BagelsFrench Onion Bagels Jeremy Brioche Burgers 7th Craisin and Raspberry BagelsSpinach, Feta and Pistachio Bagels Antonio Classic Brioche Burgers 1st Rum and Raisin BagelsBeetroot Bagels Olivia Aussie Burgers 2nd French Toast BagelsGarlic Bagels Liesel German Burgers 4th Spiced Orange and Sultana BagelsBeetroot and Thyme Bagels James Japanese Burgers 5th Blueberry BagelsOnion, Garlic and Fennel Bagels
Episode 6: Retro Baker Signature(Swiss Roll) Technical(12 Neenish Tarts) Showstopper(Bombe Alaska) Olivia Sticky Date Swiss Roll 7th Volcanic Bombe Alaska Liesel Lemon Thyme Swiss Roll 1st Bombe-bay Alaska Monica Chai, Apple Jam and Ginger Cream Swiss Roll 3rd Pumpkin Bombe Alaska Antonio Banana and Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll 2nd Tiramisu Bombe Alaska James Apricot Jam and White Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll 6th Cherry Bombe Alaska Fiona Yuzu and Ginger Swiss Roll 5th Watermelon Bombe Alaska Noel Traditional Swiss Roll 4th Traditional Bombe Alaska
Episode 7: Pastry Baker Signature(6 Savoury and 6 Sweet Danishes) Technical(2 Lamb Wellingtons) Showstopper(Choux pastry Animal Sculpture) Antonio Blue Cheese and Fig PocketsLime Palmiers 2nd Exotic Fish Olivia Persimmon PillowsGoat's Cheese Twists 3rd Underwater Turtle James Capsicum and Feta DanishesJam and Custards Danishes 5th Koala Bear Monica Asparagus and Pancetta DanishesCinnamon and Raisin Snails 4th Hoot Hoot Owl Liesel Sweet Potato DanishesRhubarb and Custard Danishes 1st Englebert the Echidna Fiona Fig and Goat's Cheese DanishesPistachio and Rhubarb Danishes 6th Chinese Zodiac Animals
Episode 8: Sweet Dough Baker Signature(24 Iced Finger Buns) Technical(12 Bienenstiches) Showstopper(Babka) Olivia Blueberry Finger Buns 1st Spicy Babka Fiona Vietnamese Coffee Finger Buns 4th East Meets West Babka Antonio Vanilla and Coffee Finger Buns 2nd Panettone Babka Monica Citrulicious Finger Buns 5th Babka-Rama Liesel Passionfruit Finger Buns 3rd Free-form Babka
Episode 9: International Baker Signature(Cheesecake) Technical(Porcini, Lemon Thyme and Three Cheese soufflé) Showstopper("Around the World" Cake) Antonio Ricotta Cheesecake 4th Gateau Saint Honore Olivia Black Forest Cheesecake 2nd Schichttorte Monica Neapolitan Cheesecake 1st Pomme Charlotte Liesel German Cheesecake 3rd Schichttorte
Episode 10: Finale Baker Signature(Opera cake) Technical(Candied Orange and Ricotta Sfogliatelles) Showstopper(Dessert Masterpiece) Antonio Fruit Opera Cake 1st Brownie Masterpiece Olivia Passionfruit Opera Cake 3rd Tropical Masterpiece Monica Classic Opera Cake 2nd "Ode to Italy" Masterpiece
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