NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten miniature
bakers with major talent will be put to the test to see whose
skills measure up on Kids Baking Championship, premiering on
Monday, January 4th at
8pm ET/PT on Food Network. Over the
course of eight episodes, Valerie
Bertinelli and Duff
Goldman lead the kid contestants (ranging in age from 10
to 13) through tasty challenges designed to find the most
impressive and creative young baker in the country. Their baking
skills and originality must rise to the top, as they whip up
delectable desserts including perfect pies, elegant eclairs,
mouthwatering macarons, creative cakes, and crispy cookies. Only
one will take the cake and the sweet grand prize of $25,000 to become the Kids Baking Champion!
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"The bakers might be small, but Kids Baking Championship
is bigger than ever with more episodes, tougher challenges, and a
greater grand prize. Duff and Valerie add even more flavor and fun,
making this competition just as delectable as the amazing treats
the kid bakers create," said Bob
Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President
Programming, Food Network.
Kids Baking Championship contestants include:
Alex Alcorta (Austin, TX: age 10), Rebecca Beale (Graham, TX: age 13), Peggy Fischer (St.
Johnsbury, VT; age 10), Jane
Haviland (Ann Arbor,
MI; age 11), Colby
Lacasse (Blue Hill, ME;
age 11), Matthew Merril
(Great Falls, VA; age 11),
Alex Portis (Monroeville, PA; age 12), Yahshimabet
Sellassie-Hall (Oakland, CA;
age 12), Emma Wensing
(Austin, TX; age 11),
Ryan Wilson (Danville, CA; age 11).
Episodes include:
Premiering Monday, January
4th at 8pm
ET/PT
"Pie a la Mode"
For the kick off to the Kids Baking Championship, the ten
kid bakers are hard at work to create the perfect pie with just the
right balance of crust and filling. Midway through the challenge,
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman reveal that they must also make a
flavored ice cream from scratch to complement their pie. One baker
will melt in the competition and will be eliminated.
Premiering Monday, January
11th at 8pm
ET/PT
"Eclairs Gone Wild"
In this challenge, the kid bakers are asked to create a dozen tasty
and artfully decorated eclairs. Half way through the challenge the
bakers face a surprising twist in the competition, and must make a
half-dozen eclairs in the shape of their favorite animal. One baker
will not rise to the occasion and get sent home.
Premiering Monday, January
18th at 8pm
ET/PT
"'Hot' Chocolate"
With only eight bakers left in the competition, they are challenged
to make decadent, delicious, chocolate desserts from scratch! To
spice things up, Duff and Valerie challenge the young bakers to
incorporate chilies, peppers, cayenne, and other hot and spicy
ingredients into their chocolate desserts. One baker's treat does
not cut it in the competition.
Premiering Monday, January
25th at 8pm
ET/PT
"Macaron 'Stackaron'"
In this episode, the kid contestants must make three-dozen macarons
in at least two different colors for a beautiful macaron display.
Which baker will have what it takes to make it through this tough
challenge with a surprising twist?
Premiering Monday, February
1st at 8pm
ET/PT
"Lunchbox Desserts"
In this episode, the six remaining bakers must create a dessert
that utilizes three randomly assigned popular lunchbox items. The
good news is that trading items is allowed, but who will be able to
create a tasty treat using a cheese sandwich or potato chips?
Premiering Monday, February
8th at 8pm
ET/PT
"Candymonium"
In this candy-filled challenge, the five remaining bakers must
create a dessert using at least three different kinds of candy from
a huge candy display. In the middle of the competition, Duff and
Valerie reveal that the contestants must use a torch to help create
their final treat. One baker will crumble and get sent home.
Premiering Monday, February
15th at 8pm
ET/PT
"Dessert Impostor 2.0"
It was the most beloved challenge of Season 1, and this time it is
updated it with a wild twist! The four young bakers must make a
dessert item masquerading as a savory dish. This time, they must
also create a non-sweet cupcake to pair with their dessert
impostor. One baker is eliminated.
Premiering Monday, February
22nd at 8pm
ET/PT
"Spring Break Cakes"
In the finale, the three remaining bakers battle it out for the
title of Kids Baking Champion in a spring break-themed cake
challenge. Will it be the camping-, amusement park-, or
beach-themed cake that crowns the winner? Only one will rise to be
victorious in this competition and take home the grand prize of
$25,000!
Fans can join the baking banter on Twitter using
#BakingChampionship, and can relive the most dramatic, creative,
and adorable moments with video and photo highlights, at
FoodNetwork.com/BakingChampionship. They can also check out
the winning recipes, watch exclusive interviews with Duff and
Valerie, and discover more baking tips. Additionally, kids and
their parents can join the baking fun at home with a sweet contest
by sharing their own homemade unique treats for a chance to win a
trip for 4 to New York City and a
tour of Food Network Kitchen.
Kids Baking Championship is produced by Triage
Entertainment.
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