The final three have been named on The Great South African Bake Off but who will take the baking crown?
It’s been a whirlwind of flour, eggs and a lot of sugar on season 4 of The Great South African Bake Off, which has seen its fair share of baking highs and lows. The hosting duo, Lesego Tlhabi and Glen Biderman-Pam, and judges, Siba Mtongana and Paul Hartmann, have brought all the fun, laughter, and baking knowledge to the tent.
Now after ten weeks of non-stop challenges, it comes down to three bakers, Chikomborero “Chiko” Chiobvu, Mariza Mundow and Mia Steenkamp.
Finalists will be battling it out to not only be named as South Africa’s best amateur baker, but be awarded with some fab prizes including a Prue Leith Patisserie Diploma 6 month pastry course and 3 day Valrhona course in Paris.
We get to know local Joburg finalist Mia Steenkamp a little better.
Hometown: Johannesburg
Occupation: Experience Design Director
Hobbies: Board games, socialising with friends.
Favourite bakes: Cakes and sourdough bread
Most challenging disciplines: Pastries and tarts.
On being in the final Mia said, “I feel elated being selected as a finalist. There have been many ups and downs, many mistakes but also successes. I have worked harder than I could ever imagine, and had to overcome so many challenges, and I am so grateful and proud to be here.”
Mia’s most difficult challenge has been “Time constraints were the most difficult challenge – it was my downfall in many challenges, such as the cake scape, bread loaf and baklava! But in terms of specific bakes, the bavarian gateaux and the entremet were some of the most technically challenging – all the parts had to be perfect and if one part failed, all the rest suffered.”
Mia’s plan for the final is “Lean into my strengths, and the positive feedback I have received, by being a bit unconventional, focusing on creativity, and above all having fun.”
Tune in on Wednesday, October 11 at 8pm on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174)
The series is also available on DStv catch-up.
