The Great British Baking Show

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Lawson, the culinary icon who joined as a judge for the 2026 season. (7)
• Perkins, who famously leaned on a contestant's English muffins. (3)
• Sweet almond paste often draped over a Battenberg cake. (8)
• Dame Leith, the brightly-dressed judge who stepped down in 2026. (4)
• The underside of a pie or tart that judges tap for crispness. (6)

Down

• To work dough by hand to develop its elasticity. (5)
• Park estate in Berkshire where the competition is filmed. (7)
• The blue-eyed judge known for his intimidating handshakes. (4)
• Appliance that contestants frantically stare at while their creations rise. (4)
• The first challenge of the weekend, reflecting the contestant's personal style. (9)
• Checkered pattern on the altar where blind-tasted dishes are placed. (7)
• To let dough rest and rise in a warm drawer. (5)
• The internal structure and texture of a classic cake. (5)
• Fruit-filled pastry case that shouldn't have an undercooked base. (4)

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