A showstopper holiday dessert doesn’t have to come from a professional bakery. As we’ve seen in GBBO, home bakers can create striking celebration-worthy desserts too! Before getting started, I have a few recommendations:
Read the recipe from beginning to end carefully. Sometimes you’ll have to read through it twice.Set aside the proper baking pans and any special equipment on your kitchen counter. You don’t want to scramble for them mid-bake.Take stock of your pantry—make sure you have all the ingredients you need and that you have enough! I can’t tell you how many times I thought I had more cake flour or butter than I actually did. It’s a good idea to give yourself plenty of time to create your showstopper. Many recipes can be broken up into two days. Some can even be made ahead and frozen! It’ll be more enjoyable when you’re not rushed. Plus, your bakes are more likely to turn out.
Okay bakers. Ready, set, bake!
