Ep 8. Tudor Week

The Great British Baking Show season 4 episode 8 is Tudor Week, where the contestants will be baking their way back to the days of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The challenges this week will be delicious yet difficult to master as the bakers attempt to replicate the intricate desserts and savory pies of the Tudor era.

The signature challenge for Tudor Week asks the bakers to create a batch of jumbles. These are small, knot-shaped biscuits made from butter, sugar, flour, and spices. The judges will be looking for a good texture and flavor, as well as the creativity of the decorations.

For the technical challenge, the bakers will be tasked with making a Tudor pie. This savory pie is filled with shredded meat, herbs, and fruit, and encased in a hot water crust pastry. The bakers will have to create both the pie filling and the pastry from scratch, with the recipe provided being a closely guarded secret by the judges.

The showstopper challenge for Tudor Week is a dessert fit for a Tudor banquet. The bakers will need to create a multi-layered, decadent, and ornate dessert that would have impressed the Tudor monarchs. The judges will be looking for both creativity and technical skill as the bakers try to impress with their decorations, flavors, and presentation.

As always, the bakers will be under intense pressure as they attempt to cook these challenging bakes from scratch. The judges will be looking for precise measurements, impeccable presentation, and most importantly, great taste. Their knowledge of Tudor-era ingredients and techniques will be put to the test, as the bakers will have to push the boundaries of their skills to impress the judges.

Throughout the episode, viewers will see the contestants struggling to perfect their bakes, learning from their mistakes, and pushing themselves to new levels in order to make it through to the next round of the competition. The judges will dish out both compliments and criticisms, making it clear that no one is safe from elimination.

Whether they have a background in baking, or are just passionate amateurs, each contestant will need to bring their best game if they want to make it to the end of Tudor Week. At the end of the episode, the weakest baker will be sent home, while the rest will progress to the next round, one step closer to winning the ultimate prize.