Holiday Baking Championship (2014)

Episode Overview

In the semifinals, host Jesse Palmer delves into the rich history behind beloved holiday traditions. With Kwanzaa approaching, the bakers whip up delicious desserts featuring plantains, a staple ingredient. Next, in a team challenge, Carla Hall honors a time-honored custom by designing ornaments, motivating the baking teams to create impressive, edible ornaments in the inaugural T’Ornament of Tastiness! For the main heat, the bakers embrace the classic tradition of decorating a Christmas tree, crafting delightful blitz puff pastry pull-aparts shaped like trees for judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, and Nancy Fuller to enjoy.