The Great British Bake Off

If you're a pastry chef, chocolatier or pâtissier by trade, and you want to test your skills against the very best in the business, apply now or forever hold your showpiece

If you decide to cook with any type of stone, then please ensure that the stone is fully dried out and gently and completely heated through before use. If there is any moisture in the slate it could cause it to crack and in some rare cases explode. Heating it through gently for 30 minutes will ensure it is safe to use.

The show that gives fans another bite of Bake Off with comedian Jo Brand

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