The 10 Most Insanely Elaborate 'Great British Baking Show' Creations of All Time
Don't even *think* about skimping on the sugar-work.
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I have a lot of dreams about Great British Baking Show. Admittedly, some of them take the form of nightmares about Paul Hollywood pinching a piece of my freshly made sourdough boule between his thumb and forefinger while hissing "underbaked." Or of my carefully rolled out laminations melting together in the hot, hot tent, before they can hit the oven and puff. Or of—oh god—my dough overproofing. (Please love me still, Paul. Please.)
But, the vast majority are pleasant ones, like where I'm sampling layers of a chessboard-shaped cake, tearing off a single "flower petal" on an intricately braided wreath bread, or biting the beak off of a meringue flamingo.
And with GBBS' “Collection 6” premiering on Netflix in the U.S. on Nov. 9 (shh, no spoilers in the comments please, U.K.!), I can only imagine what new dream-fodder's to come. In the meantime, here's a look back at 10 of the most insanely elaborate and impressive bakes from earlier seasons:
Martha's Chess-Themed Chocolate & Salted Caramel Dobos Torte, Series 5

I get anxiety just looking at those rooks.
Paul's "King of the Jungle" Lion Bread Sculpture, Series 6

The king of the (bread sculpture) jungle.
Beca's Spiced Butternut Squash & Pecan "Cheese" Cake, Series 4

Much less menacing than the mouse I suspect lives underneath my dishwasher. (I hear you squeaking back there!)
Frances' Rainbow Picnic Pie, Series 4

Because two picnic cases are better than one.
Steven's BLT Cake, Series 8

My two favorite things, sandwiches and cakes.
Nancy's Summer Pudding Alaska, Series 5

Meanwhile, here I am, piping a single sloppy rose out of a giant Ziploc.
Chetna's Almond Liquer Dobos Torte with Chocolate Caramel Buttercream, Series 5

So. Much. Sugar-work.
Luis' Dragon Biscuit Sculpture, Series 5

Not to brag on Luis' behalf, but all those pieces FIT TOGETHER LIKE A PUZZLE.
Nadiya's Bubble Gum and Peppermint Religieuse à l’Ancienne, Series 6

A casual three layers of free standing choux pastries, in the shape of a nun.
Yan's Bowl of Noodles Cake, Series 8

I'll take two.
And no matter what snack you prepare for the premiere, just remember: You're never too posh to dunk.
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Which bakes did I miss? Leave your favorite GBBS creation in the comments!