Ep 6. Bonkers for Baked Goods

In episode 6 of season 21 of Worst Cooks in America, titled "Bonkers for Baked Goods," the remaining recruits are put to the test in a baking challenge. The episode kicks off with the chefs, Anne Burrell and Michael Symon, demonstrating how to make perfect pie crusts and flaky biscuits, respectively. The recruits are then tasked with replicating these recipes, and the judges taste and evaluate their creations.

Next, the recruits are split into two teams and given the challenge of creating a dessert table for a party. They must each make two different baked goods, one sweet and one savory, with a theme tying everything together. The teams have two hours to plan and execute their dessert table, and the judges visit to taste and evaluate their creations.

Throughout the episode, the recruits struggle with various baking techniques, from shaping pie crusts to properly measuring ingredients. Some of the team dynamics also come into play, with one team experiencing tension and miscommunication while the other works together more seamlessly.

As always, Chef Anne and Chef Michael provide guidance and encouragement to the struggling cooks, offering tips and tricks to help them improve. In the end, one recruit from the losing team is sent home, while the others move on to the next challenge.

Overall, "Bonkers for Baked Goods" is a challenging episode that tests both the technical skills and creative abilities of the recruits. It's a great reminder of just how tough it can be to bake perfectly, even for experienced cooks.