Goodbye to 2023

Goodbye to 2023

Author: Bake With A Legend January 2, 2024 Duration: 1:05:25

As we prepare to welcome in the New Year, four returning bakers are back to whip up some delightful dishes to take us in to 2024. Mark, Maxy, Maggie & Jurgen are back in the tent and taking on three new challenges: a religieuse signature, a galette des rois technical and a smash-cake showstopper. Paul and Prue are ready with their tasting forks and Noel and Alison are on hand to deliver the New Year's spirit. So join Sarah, Jane, Howard and Dan as they discuss The Great New Year Bake Off and reveal the first winner of 2024.


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Duration: 1:06:11
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