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The Best Episodes of The Great British Bake Off Season 5

Every episode of The Great British Bake Off Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Great British Bake Off Season 5!

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Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 10 - The Final
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E10

    The last remaining bakers make a classic carrot cake and create a grand Mad Hatter's tea party banquet. Who will be crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2021?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 6 - Pastry Week
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E6

    It's Pastry Week and the bakers tackle choux pastry doughnuts and a tricky Turkish technical, before creating a savoury, delicately designed showstopping pastry pie packed full of flavour

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 7 - Caramel Week
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E7

    It's Caramel Week and the bakers put their twist on a classic caramel tart and produce a family favourite biscuit bar, before making a showstopping dessert encased in a sugar dome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 9 - Patisserie Week
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E9

    It's the semi-final and the bakers' patisserie skills are tested as they make delicate layered slices, a French classic and opulent entremets displays. Who will make it to the final?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 1 - Cake Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E1

    Bake Off is back, as 12 new bakers make their way into a brand-new bubble. The bakers tackle mini rolls, a nostalgic teatime classic, and cakes that defy the laws of physics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 2 - Biscuit Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E2

    It's crunch time for the bakers as they put their twist on filled brandy snaps, make a jammy childhood favourite and create an interactive toy made exclusively from biscuit

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 3 - Bread Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E3

    The remaining bakers have a lot to prove as they put their own twist on a classic Italian focaccia, make a Greek-inspired snack and create ambitious designs in milk bread

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 4 - Dessert Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E4

    The bakers put their twist on the classic pavlova and take on a toffee technical, before creating a delicate dessert wrapped in intricately patterned sponge for a splendid showstopper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 5 - German Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E5

    It's a Bake Off first, as the bakers attempt to perfect traditional German biscuits and make a torte fit for a Prince, before rising to the challenge with a showstopping tiered cake using yeast

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Great British Bake Off Season 5 Episode 8 - Free From Week
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E8

    The remaining bakers explore alternative ingredients as they make a Signature without dairy, a hearty vegan Technical and a towering gluten-free celebration cake for the Showstopper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Final" is the best rated episode of "The Great British Bake Off" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/23/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Pastry Week".