About this season
Ready - Set - Bake! Presented by former Big Brother star Anna Nolan, The Great Irish Bake Off is the ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur bakers compete to be crowned Ireland’s Best Amateur Baker. Over eight episodes our 12 bakers will bake their way through challenges that will confuse, enlighten and certainly push their baking skills to the limit. They will be carefully watched and critiqued by our judges - renowned Cookery Writer and Forager, Biddy White Lennon and award-winning Executive Pastry Chef from The Merrion Hotel, Paul Kelly.
Episodes (8)
1. Desserts
Aired 25 October 2015
Anna Nolan presents the third series of the amateur baking competition. Paul Kelly and new judge Lilly Higgins cast their eyes over the bakers' attempts to produce a cheesecake.
2. Cakes
Aired 1 November 2015
The bakers are asked to create an 'adults-only' coffee cake and a showstopping Halloween cake.
3. Bread
Aired 8 November 2015
The remaining bakers are challenged to bake a stuffed savoury picnic loaf and stollen bread.
4. Chocolate
Aired 15 November 2015
The latest task for the amateur bakers is to produce a chocolate swiss roll.
5. International Week
Aired 22 November 2015
The remaining bakers are set the task of baking a cake inspired by their favourite country before they tackle a pudding that is popular in many Irish homes.
6. Party Week
Aired 29 November 2015
The bakers are challenged to produce gluten-free Irish ingredient pizzas and traditional Italian calzones.
7. Semi-Final
Aired 6 December 2015
The competition nears its conclusion as the remaining bakers face the semi-final challenge of producing a sweet souffle and a special gateau.
8. The Finale
Aired 13 December 2015
The final of the third series of the amateur baking competition.