Ep 4. Dairy Week

In season 7 of The Great British Baking Show, episode 4 is all about Dairy Week. The week's signature challenge has the bakers creating their own versions of a classic British dessert - the Eton mess. This trifle-like concoction is traditionally made with berries, meringue, and whipped cream, but the bakers are encouraged to put their own spin on it. Some opt for traditional flavors, while others get creative with fruits and toppings.

For the technical challenge, the bakers are tasked with making a tiramisu cake. This Italian classic typically features layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and layered with a mascarpone cream. The bakers must also decorate their cakes, adding an extra level of difficulty to the already challenging recipe.

Finally, the showstopper challenge is all about butter. The bakers must create an elaborate, multi-layered showstopper cake that showcases butter as the main ingredient. The cakes must be tall, extravagant, and, of course, delicious. Some of the bakers struggle to get their layers to stick together, while others have trouble with the intricate piping and decoration.

As always, the bakers are working under the watchful eye of the judges - Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. They critique each bake, looking at everything from texture and flavor to presentation and creativity. Meanwhile, hosts Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig keep the bakers (and viewers) entertained with their witty banter and general silliness.

Overall, Dairy Week proves to be a challenging, but rewarding, episode of The Great British Baking Show. The bakers must navigate intricate recipes, unfamiliar ingredients, and complex techniques in order to impress the judges. While some succeed, others struggle to bring their visions to life. But in the end, only one baker will be named star baker, and one will be sent home.