2011 • 13 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1 • Oct 31, 2011
Enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker.
Episode 2 • Nov 01, 2011
Four more bakers are challenged to prepare jammy shortbread biscuits, before demonstrating their own recipes for a chocolate celebration cake.
Episode 3 • Nov 02, 2011
The contestants prepare carrot-cake muffins, and bake treats inspired by their favourite festivals.
Episode 4 • Nov 03, 2011
Four bakers demonstrate their technical skills by preparing a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and face an animal-themed invention challenge.
Episode 5 • Nov 07, 2011
Four young cooks are challenged to bake cakes fit for a queen in a bid to impress judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 6 • Nov 08, 2011
The cooks race to bake a lemon drizzle cake in one hour and create a recipe based on the theme of America. Meanwhile, Aaron Craze finds out about cupcakes.
Episode 7 • Nov 09, 2011
The young cooks face an Invention Challenge in which they must prepare birthday cakes as a test of their imaginations.
Episode 8 • Nov 10, 2011
The young cooks battle for a place in the semi-finals, demonstrating their technical skills by following a chocolate brownie recipe. They also prepare Halloween-themed biscuits. Presented by Aaron Craze, with judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
Episode 9 • Nov 14, 2011
The remaining contestants compete in the first semi-final and are challenged to bake savoury tarts for a sports match.
Episode 10 • Nov 15, 2011
It’s the first slice of the bake-off final. The contestants take a masterclass with top pastry chef Cherish Finden, before preparing afternoon tea for special guest chef Michel Roux Jr and judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 11 • Nov 16, 2011
The four remaining contestants face the first day of the final with a tough challenge - preparing afternoon tea for Michel Roux Jr, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
Episode 12 • Nov 17, 2011
In the second round of the grand final, the four hopefuls undertake a knowledge test, answering culinary questions and completing practical challenges.
Episode 13 • Nov 18, 2011
The hopefuls compete in the final challenge, preparing two of their own recipes to be judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry before the winner is announced.