The BEST episodes of Junior Bake Off season 1

Every episode of Junior Bake Off season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Junior Bake Off season 1!

Cooks battle it out to be named Britain's best junior baker.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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8.00
6 votes

#1 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/18/2011

The hopefuls compete in the final challenge, preparing two of their own recipes to be judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry before the winner is announced.

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7.80
5 votes

#2 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2011

The young cooks battle for a place in the semi-finals, demonstrating their technical skills by following a chocolate brownie recipe. They also prepare Halloween-themed biscuits. Presented by Aaron Craze, with judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.

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7.80
5 votes

#3 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2011

It’s the first slice of the bake-off final. The contestants take a masterclass with top pastry chef Cherish Finden, before preparing afternoon tea for special guest chef Michel Roux Jr and judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.

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7.71
7 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2011

Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.

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7.67
6 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2011

The cooks race to bake a lemon drizzle cake in one hour and create a recipe based on the theme of America. Meanwhile, Aaron Craze finds out about cupcakes.

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7.60
5 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2011

The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.

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star
7.50
6 votes

#7 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/2011

The four remaining contestants face the first day of the final with a tough challenge - preparing afternoon tea for Michel Roux Jr, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.

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7.36
11 votes

#8 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2011

Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.

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7.29
7 votes

#9 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/17/2011

In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.

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Episode 1
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7.21
19 votes

#10 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2011

Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.

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7.20
5 votes

#11 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2011

The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.

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star
7.10
10 votes

#12 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2011

Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.

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star
7.00
11 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2011

The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.

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