The Great British Bake Off

In Bread Week, the remaining bakers are given three bread‑related challenges by Paul Hollywood, one of which is a technical task that requires them to bake without an oven. They must complete all three tasks to stay in the competition.

Bread Week is a television programme presented as an episode‑style installment. It falls within the broader genre of cooking‑related series, focusing specifically on the art of bread making. As a standalone episode, it offers viewers a concise look at the challenges faced by amateur bakers under the guidance of a well‑known judge. In this particular episode, the remaining bakers are handed three distinct tasks that all revolve around bread. Each task is devised by Paul Hollywood, who sets the parameters and expectations for the competitors. Among the trio of challenges, one stands out as a technical exercise: the bakers must produce a loaf without the use of an oven, forcing them to rely on alternative methods and precise technique. The structure of the episode builds around these three assignments, with the contestants working under time pressure and the scrutiny of Hollywood’s exacting standards. The non‑oven technical challenge, in particular, tests their understanding of dough development, steam generation and heat distribution, highlighting the depth of skill required to succeed in bread‑making without conventional equipment. By the episode’s conclusion, the bakers’ performances across all three tasks provide a clear picture of their abilities, while Paul Hollywood’s feedback ties the experience together, underscoring the demanding nature of creating quality bread under unconventional conditions.