The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 4
Starring
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle
Original release18 January (2018-01-18) 
22 March 2018 (2018-03-22)
Season chronology

The fourth season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 18 January 2018, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. Unlike the third season, season 4 moved from LifeStyle Food to the main LifeStyle channel.[1] The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 18 January 2018 until 22 March 2018, and saw Claudia Anton win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[2]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Claudia Anton 48PsychiatristMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Winner
Barbara "Barb" Dunn 37Finance managerBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Dave Yan 35Chartered AccountantSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Christopher "Chris" Asquith 32System administratorNewcastle, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 9)
Raeesa Khatree 37Health store worker (former lawyer)Brisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 8)
Robert Harwood 34I.T. administratorPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Marcus Matear 27DentistMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 6)
Michelle Trevorrow 64RetireeMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 5)
Emma Sievwright 23Science graduateBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 4)
Max Fetiveau 28PlastererBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 3)
Alexander "Alex" Papadopoulos 47Building material importerMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 2)
Jessica Osborne 28Sales co-ordinatorBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination Chart
Baker12345678910
Claudia SBSBSBWINNER
Barb SBSBRunner-Up
Dave SBRunner-Up
Chris SBOUT
Raeesa SBOUT
Robert SBOUT
Marcus OUT
Michelle OUT
Emma OUT
Max OUT
Alex OUT
Jessica OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week  The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week  Season runner-up

Episodes

  The baker was eliminated  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

Baker Signature
(Marble cake)
Technical
(24 chocolate dipped hazelnut madeleines)
Showstopper
(Ultimate children's party cake)
Claudia Pink Marble Cake8thPony Cake
Chris Marble Cake6thNeapolitan Princess Cake
Barb Marble Bundt Cake5thUnicorn Cake
Max Marble Cake11thMonster Cake
Robert Tiger Cake3rdDolly Varden Cake
Raeesa Peacock Cake1stJungle Cake
Marcus Marble Cake12thVolcano Cake
Jessica Marble Cake9thTeapot Cake
Alex Lemon and Pistachio Cake10thMermaid Cake
Emma Ode to Mischa4thBear Cake
Michelle Lemon and Raspberry Bundt Cake2ndVolcanic Cake
Dave Green Cake7thUnicorn Cake

Episode 2: Bread

Baker Signature
(Focaccia)
Technical
(12 identical pumpkin scones)
Showstopper
(Pull apart bread centrepiece)
Claudia Kitchenette Focaccia2ndEdelweiss Pull Apart
Chris Garlic and Thyme Focaccia9thApple Pie Pull Apart
Barb Olive Oil Focaccia8thPumpkin Pull Apart
Max Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia3rdTour de France Pull Apart
Robert Rosemary Focaccia1stCheesy Pull Apart
Raeesa Eggplant and Caramelised Onion Focaccia10thBaklava Pull Apart
Marcus Goat Cheese Focaccia6thFrench Onion Pull Apart
Alex Spanish Focaccia7thTsoureki
Emma Spelt Focaccia11thAtomic Pull Apart
Michelle Quattro Formaggi Focaccia5thChristmas Tree Pull Apart
Dave Pine Nut and Grape Focaccia4thEnchanted Rose Pull Apart

Episode 3: Biscuits

Baker Signature
(32 signature biscotti)
Technical
(24 jam drops)
Showstopper
(Biscuit jigsaw puzzle)
Claudia Scientific Biscotti10thPieces of Sydney Puzzle
Chris Manly Biscotti3rdPuzzled Grizzly
Barb Biscotti2ndSunflower Puzzle
Max French Biscotti4thEiffel Tower by Night Puzzle
Robert Biscotti9thJigsaw Sunflower
Raeesa Biscotti7thTree of Life Puzzle
Marcus Roman Biscotti8thFrom Another Planet Puzzle
Emma Swotty Biscotti6thPeriodic Table Puzzle
Michelle Biscotti5thBlooming Marvellous Puzzle
Dave Biscotti1stChinese Tangram Puzzle

Episode 4: Family Favourites

Baker Signature
(24 muffins)
Technical
(Family-sized chicken, leek and mushroom pie)
Showstopper
(Tiered pavlova)
Claudia Muffins3rdPina Pavlova
Chris Family Favourite Muffins8thRectangular Pavlova
Barb Apple, Carrot and Raisin Muffins5thBlack Forest Chocolate Pavlova
Robert Lumberjack Muffins6thPavlova
Raeesa Muffins2ndTropical Pavlova
Marcus Apple and Plum Muffins with Apple Caramel Sauce7thPavlova
Emma Hummingbird Muffins9thPineapple Pavlova
Michelle Pumpkin, Sage and Goat Cheese Muffins1stPavlova
Dave Breakfast Muffins4thSweet Rainbow Pavlova

Episode 5: Pastry

Baker Signature
(24 identical sausage rolls)
Technical
(Fraisier cake)
Showstopper
(36 Viennoiserie; three different types, but one type must be a puff pastry croissant)
Claudia Sausage Rolls1stOrchard Viennoiseries (chocolate mandarin croissants, apple danishes and almond brioches)
Chris Pork Sausage Rolls5thYeast Free Viennoiseries (praline pain au chocolat, raspberry croissants and palmiers)
Barb Kid Friendly Sausage Rolls2ndViennoiseries (butter croissants, almond croissants and cream cheese danishes)
Robert Sausage Rolls3rdViennoiseries (orange and almond croissants, pain au chocolat and sfogliatelle)
Raeesa Cheeky Chicken Sausage Rolls6thViennoiseries (croissants, passionfruit danishes and cranberry danishes)
Marcus Sausage Rolls4thViennoiseries (butter croissants, cherry danishes and snails)
Michelle Moroccan Sausage Rolls8thViennoiseries (blackberry and lemon verbena brioche, croissants and fig danishes)
Dave Pork Sausage Rolls7thBreakfast Basket Viennoiseries (chocolate croissants, sour cherry danishes and apricot pinwheels)

Episode 6: Batter

Baker Signature
(12 waffles)
Technical
(Apple clafoutis)
Showstopper
(Crepe cake)
Claudia Chestnut and Hazelnut Waffles6thBlack Forest Crepe Cake
Chris Bacon and Cheddar Waffles2ndRed Velvet Crepe Cake
Barb Corny Waffles1stOmbre Crepe Cake
Robert Japanese Waffles4thCrepe Cake
Raeesa Buttermilk Waffles5thCrepe Cake
Marcus Totally Tropical Waffles3rdCrepe Cake
Dave Mochi Waffles7thOmbre Crepe Cake

Episode 7: Desserts

Baker Signature
(6 identical dairy-free fruit tarts)
Technical
(Gluten-free tiramisu)
Showstopper
(Sugar-free trifle)
Claudia Tropical Tarts4thFruit Trifle
Chris Zesty Lemon Tarts1stBlack Forest Trifle
Barb Decadent Chocolate and Raspberry Tarts5thAlcohol Free Christmas Trifle
Robert Lime and Strawberry Tarts3rdBerry Trifle
Raeesa Fig and Frangipane Tarts2ndPineapple Trifle
Dave Raspberry and Chocolate Tarts6thRose Trifle

Episode 8: British

Baker Signature
(Filled sponge cake)
Technical
(Bakewell slice)
Showstopper
(British pudding)
Claudia Sponge Cake3rdQueen of Puddings
Chris Sponge Cake2ndTower of Pudding
Barb Tropical Sponge Cake4thTower Bridge Pudding
Raeesa Sponge Cake5thBread and Butter Pudding
Dave Royal Sponge Cake1stQueen of Puddings

Episode 9: Celebrations

Baker Signature
(24 hot cross buns)
Technical
(24 mince pies)
Showstopper
(Wedding cake)
Claudia Boozy Bunnies3rdFeathered Love Birds
Chris Hot Cross Buns1stWedding Cake
Barb Hot Cross Buns2ndWedding Cake
Dave Easter Goodies4thFloating Elegance Cake

Episode 10: Finale

Baker Signature
(Battenberg cake)
Technical
(12 kumquat rum babas)
Showstopper
(Pièce montée)
Claudia Citrus Orchard Battenberg2ndCockatoo
Barb Citrus Battenberg1stTreasure Chest
Dave Sunflower Battenberg3rdOriental Garden

Ratings

No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
ViewersRank
1 "Cakes" 18 January 2018 103,0001 [3]
2 "Bread" 25 January 2018 94,0001 [4]
3 "Biscuits" 1 February 2018 103,0001 [5]
4 "Family Favourites" 8 February 2018 98,0001 [6]
5 "Pastry" 15 February 2018 75,0002 [7]
6 "Batter" 22 February 2018 89,0001 [8]
7 "Desserts" 1 March 2018 106,0003 [9]
8 "British" 8 March 2018 102,0003 [10]
9 "Celebrations" 15 March 2018 130,0002 [11]
10 "Finale" 22 March 2018 162,0003 [12]

References

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  2. "The Great Australian Bake Off is back with season three on Foxtel". Foxtel. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. Knox, David (19 January 2018). "Thursday 18 January 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. Molk, Steve (29 January 2018). "Thursday 25 January 2018". Decider TV. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  5. Knox, David (2 February 2018). "Thursday 1 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  6. Knox, David (9 February 2018). "Thursday 8 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  7. Knox, David (16 February 2018). "Thursday 15 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  8. Knox, David (23 February 2018). "Thursday 22 February 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
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  10. Knox, David (9 March 2018). "Thursday 8 March 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  11. Molk, Steve (16 March 2018). "Thursday 15 March 2018". DeciderTV. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  12. Knox, David (23 March 2018). "Thursday 22 March 2018". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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