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Hats Off to Bake Off

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

An Amateur Baking Podcast
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Malory and Nick talk about everyone's favorite British Baking Competition as well as food history, food science, food sustainability, and more!

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Episodes

Episode 31: It’s Not Hummus

August 04, 2021 09:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

In Episode 31 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 7 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 7 on Netflix). Malory made Cranberry Pepper Lime Swiss Roll and Nick made Tiramisu-styled Mousse Cakes. We talk about our bakes, the show, and Nick gives us the History of Mousse!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes me...

Episode 30: Rootin' Tootin' Glootin Shootin'

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

In Episode 30 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 6 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 6 on Netflix). Nick made a Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie and Malory made Herb Fougasse. We talk about our bakes, the show, and Malory gives us a 101 on the science of FLAVOR!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentione...

Episode 29: Grievous Butterly Harm

June 23, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

In Episode 29 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 5 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 5 on Netflix). Malory made a Bakewell Tart (and a Fakewell Tart) and Nick made Phyllo Amuse-Bouche with Roast Beef and Caramelized Onions or Lemon Thyme Whipped Ricotta, plus we learned the history of breakfast.  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , w...

Episode 28: Mind Over Batter

June 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

In Episode 28 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 4 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 4 on Netflix). Malory made Mushroom and Chive-filled Yorkshire Puddings and Nick made Cinnamon and Cardamom Sugar Churros, plus we learned the history of the humble pancake.  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentione...

Episode 27: The Silverback of Sourdough

May 27, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

In Episode 27 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 3 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 3 on Netflix).  Malory made a Chocolate Orange Cranberry Loaf and Nick made Dampfnudel! We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick shares a bit about Dampfnudel History, PLUS Malory elaborates on alternative flours! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit ,...

Episode 26: I'll Eat a Bit of Carpet

May 12, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

In Episode 26 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 2 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 2 on Netflix). Malory made a Viennese Whirls and Nick made a Boy Scout Gingerbread Campsite and tells us the origins of that delectable building material!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 25: I Have Shouted at Pie

April 28, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MB

In Episode 25 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 7, Episode 1 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 4, Episode 1 on Netflix).  Malory made a Lemon Thyme Drizzle Cake and Nick made Jaffa Cakes. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory elaborates on MOIST Cake! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 24: We're Gonna Drag Everybody from Northern England, Personally

March 31, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

In Episode 24 of Hats Off to Bake Off we try out a Technical Challenge that neither of us had baked before! Technical Challenge stress is definitely real! We were tasked to make 12 Eccles Cakes with no prior knowledge about these tasty parcels and both came out with vastly different bakes. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 23: Baking with the Stars (or, Just Your Naked Buns)

March 17, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

In Episode 23 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Astrology and Baking and we create our own Zodiac-inspired original bakes!  Nick made Cinnamon and Cardamom “Gemini Buns” and Malory made Lemon and White Chocolate “Cancer Entremets”. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 22: We Don't Need Fingers After This Anyway

February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

In Episode 22 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 10 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 10 on Netflix).  Nick made a Mille-Feuille and Malory made Cranberry Orange and Elderflower Cream Iced Buns. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick takes us on a global tour of Sweet Buns! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find th...

Episode 21: A Lingering Handshake

January 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

In Episode 21 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 9 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 9 on Netflix).  Nick made a Salted Chocolate Tart and Malory made a Family-Sized Chocolate Soufflé. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory teaches us some science behind the Miracle of Chocolate! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can...

Episode 20: A Gentle Topple Down

December 09, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

In Episode 20 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 8 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 8 on Netflix).  Nick made Chocolate Orange and Cinnamon Apple Cream Horns with Whipped Ricotta Cream and Malory made Mary’s Mokatines. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory teaches us the basics of butter in baking! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on , , and , or visit , where you can fi...

Episode 19: Tennis Court from Hades

November 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

In episode 19 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 7 in the Great British Bake Off (Collection 3 on Netflix).  Nick made a Tennis Cake and Malory made Strawberry Rose Charlotte Russe. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick covers the history of the (much besmirched) Fruitcake! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 18: Messy Top, Tidy Bottom

November 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Episode 18 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 6 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 6 on Netflix).  Malory made Lemon Curd Frangipane Tart and Nick made Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-vents. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick covers the History of Hors d’oeuvres! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes me...

Episode 17: Pita Patter

October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Episode 17 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 5 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 5 on Netflix). Malory made a Honey Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting and Nick made Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Milk Ice Cream Roll. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick explains the history of the Gluten-Free Diet! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagr...

Episode 16 - Delicate Little Wobble

October 14, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

Episode 16 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 4 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 4 on Netflix). Malory made Saffron and Cardamom Crème Brûlée and Nick made Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Vanilla Mousse. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory explains the Bain Marie! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the reci...

Episode 15: Punching Bread and Shattering Dreams

September 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Episode 15 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 3 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 3 on Netflix).  Nick made Grilled Onion and Garlic Soda Bread and Malory Made Baguettes. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory explains the importance of steam for bread baking!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes men...

Episode 14: High Security Biscuit Box

September 16, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

Episode 14 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 2 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 2 on Netflix).  Nick made Orange Gingerbread Biscotti and Malory made and Horchata and Chili Chocolate Chess Set Biscuit Box. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Nick explains the History of Sweet Biscuits!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you ...

Episode 13: Dispersal of Chunks

September 02, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

Episode 13 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 6, Episode 1 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 3, Episode 1 on Netflix).  Nick made Chocolate and Orange Swirl Madeira Cake and Malory made Amaretto Black Forest Gateau with a forest of Cherry Jam and Ruby Chocolate Trees. We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory breaks down all the different types of cake!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook...

Episode 12: Everybody's Least Favorite Human

August 19, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

Episode 12 of Hats Off to Bake Off - the second of our two Season 1 Bonus Episodes!  Nick made Gyngerbrede and Cryppys. We discuss the history of Sugar, how Racism and Colorism still affect test kitchens we care about, and how you should probably never try a recipe from 1400 CE. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 11: Chocolate Chip Cookies are Filled with Sexism and Lies

August 06, 2020 02:37 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Episode 11 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss something near and dear to both of our Hearts - Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Nick teaches us about the Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie and Malory teaches us about Betty Crocker! We both made new variations on the old classic and learn that there's nothing like the original. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 10: At the Gingham Altar

July 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Episode 10 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 10 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 10 on Netflix).  Malory made two types of Viennoiserie and Nick made a croquembouche. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the history of La Piece Montee! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 9: The Old Spatch

June 24, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Episode 9 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 9 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 9 on Netflix).  Nick made Schichttorte and Malory made Coconut Lime and Chocolate Mango Entremets. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode!

Episode 8: Dough-Nutters

June 10, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Episode 8 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 8 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 8 on Netflix).  Malory made Povitica and Nick made Jelly Donuts and French Crullers. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the history of Donuts! We're crazy about donuts. We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this ...

Episode 7: Polish Your Chouxs

May 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Episode 7 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 7 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 7 on Netflix).  Malory made Coffee and Earl Grey Eclairs and Nick made Kougin Amann. We discuss our bakes, the show, and learn about Brittany - the origin of Breton Pastries like the Kouign Amann! We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the...

Episode 6: Hassling the Hopf

May 13, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

Episode 6 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 6 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 6 on Netflix).  Malory made Rosewater Kugelhopf and Nick made Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Dobos Torte. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the science of Leavening!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recipes mentioned in this ...

Episode 5: Going Pear-Shaped

April 29, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Episode 5 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 5 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 5 on Netflix).  Malory made Lark and Linen’s Grapefruit Custard Tart with Chamomile Whipped Cream and Nick made Mary’s Mini Pear Pies (aka Pear Mummies). We discuss our bakes, the show, and the history of Pies!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where y...

Episode 4: Russet Gandalf

April 15, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Episode 4 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 4 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 4 on Netflix).  Nick made Chai Lava Cakes with Ginger Caramel Centers, while Malory made Pineapple Upside-Down Coconut Baked Alaska. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the Science of Eggs!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit , where you can find the recip...

Episode 3: There is Only One Pumpernickel

April 01, 2020 22:16 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

Episode 3 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 3 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 3 on Netflix). (Sorry about the mix-up this morning!) We discuss our bakes, the show, and Malory explains the science of Gluten! Malory made Fruit and Seedy Swirl Rye Rolls, while Nick made Ciabatta and Cinnamon Star Bread.  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or vi...

Episode 2: That's a Cracker

March 18, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Episode 2 of Hats Off to Bake Off we discuss Series 5, Episode 2 in the Great British Bake Off (Great British Baking Show in America, Collection 1, Episode 2 on Netflix).  Nick made Norman's Handshake Farthing Biscuits and Peanut-Raisin Oatmeal Florentines, while Malory made Seedy Crackers with Cranberries and Pepitas and Rosemary Sea Salt Water Biscuits. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the history of Savoury Biscuits!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hot...

Episode 1: It's Paul and Mary!

March 04, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

Nick and Malory, discuss Cake from Series 5, Episode 1 of the Great British Bake Off (Known in America as the Great British Baking Show and on Netflix as Collection 1 Episode 1). Nick made a Coffee Caramel Bûche de Noël and Malory made Mini Blood Orange-Cardamom Madeira Cakes with candied orange and pistachios. We discuss our bakes, the show, and the history of Swiss Rolls!  We'd love to hear from you and see your delicious bakes! Find us @hotbopod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit

Episode 0: Introductions

February 19, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

Hats Off to Bake Off is ready to start recording, but we wanted to introduce ourselves first! Learn a little more about the HOTBOPOD team, our baking experience, and why we're starting this podcast! We're excited to start producing episodes for you and we'll begin in two weeks with Episode 1. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @hotbopod and use #hotbopod when you share our show! Every download and subscription helps us out tons and means a lot! Visit our website at

Stolen Pancakes

February 09, 2020 20:45 - 5 minutes - 6.86 MB

In this Bonus Episode, Malory and Nick are trying out their microphones for the first time, so they have a quick conversation about the most important meal of the day: Breakfast. Malory steals pancakes, Nick hates breakfast foods, and we learn the true origins of cake! This isn't a real episode from Hats Off to Bake Off, and it might expire soon, so come and listen now, friends and family. 

Bonus: Stolen Pancakes

February 09, 2020 20:45 - 5 minutes - 6.86 MB

In this Bonus Episode, Malory and Nick are trying out their microphones for the first time, so they have a quick conversation about the most important meal of the day: Breakfast. Malory steals pancakes, Nick hates breakfast foods, and we learn the true origins of cake! This isn't a real episode from Hats Off to Bake Off, and it might expire soon, so come and listen now, friends and family.