For the love of baking
One of the bakers that left the tent was Jason Miller from Ridgeway in the South of Johannesburg.
JASON Miller (24) from Ridgeway was one of the 12 amateur bakers at The Great South African Bake Off airing on BBC Lifestyle every Tuesday night.
The show aims to find the best amateur baker in South Africa. One of the bakers who left the tent is Jason Miller from Ridgeway in the South of Johannesburg.
Jason talks about his experience in baking:
When and how did you get into baking?
I’ve always been involved with helping my mom and family bake for all occasions but only started taking baking seriously in the past two years when I realised I could bake bread that could rival any bakery.
What’s your signature bake?
Sourdough bread.
What type of baker are you?
Experimental and rustic.
What’s your most memorable baking disaster?
A pavlova that swiftly turned into an Eton mess.
What sets you apart from the other bakers?
I can do the moonwalk while baking.
How would other people describe you?
Eccentric, energetic and creative.
What were you most nervous of in the competition?
The dreaded technical challenges.
If you could describe yourself as a type of cake, what would it be and why?
It would have to be a croquembouche. Partly because it is super fun to bake but mostly because, well, it looks like a hat and I love wearing hats. Bingo!
If you could bake a cake for anyone, who would it be for and why?
It would definitely be Lady Gaga. She is one of my biggest inspirations. I love her music, her style and everything she stands for. Also because I would really love to make her a dress out of cake one day
What slogan would you have emblazoned on your apron?
When life gives you lemons, make a cheesecake!
Occupation?
Urban design student.
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