Ep 4. Imposters Italiano

In season 5, episode 4 of Kids Baking Championship, titled Imposters Italiano, the competition heats up as the remaining young bakers are faced with a challenging Italian-themed bake-off.

Hosts Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman introduce the young bakers to their first challenge, where they must create a signature focaccia bread with a twist. The twist is that they must incorporate a surprise ingredient - chocolate! The judges, including Lorraine Pascale and Carla Hall, taste each baker's focaccia, evaluating the flavor profile, texture, and overall presentation.

For their main challenge, the young bakers are tasked with creating a visually stunning and delicious Italian dessert. They have to use authentic Italian ingredients like mascarpone cheese, ricotta, and espresso, but they also must incorporate a mystery ingredient, which is revealed to be candied orange peel.

The bakers get to work, kneading dough, whisking mixtures, and decorating their cakes with care. Some bakers run into trouble early on, struggling to execute their vision or adjust their recipes to account for unexpected challenges. Meanwhile, others work efficiently and confidently, their desserts taking shape beautifully.

As the clock counts down, tensions rise, and the bakers hurry to finish their desserts. Judging commences, and each baker presents their dessert to the judges, explaining the inspiration behind their creation. Judges evaluate each dessert on taste and presentation, ultimately choosing a winner and a baker who will have to go home.

The competition in Imposters Italiano is intense, and the judges are particularly impressed with the creativity and skill of the young bakers. Viewers are treated to a thrilling episode of culinary excellence and colorful personalities, leaving them on the edge of their seats until the winner is announced.