answers: John Whaite
context: to make a Fraisier cake for the technical challenge. Choux pastry gateau was set as the showstopper bake. The finalists were set the task of making savoury Pithivier in two and a half hours. Paul and Mary's technical challenge required 25 Fondant Fancies. For the final showstopper, the finalists were required to make in four hours a chiffon cake based on the theme of their personal highlights of 2012. All the bakes were served at a special summer fête held on the ground of Harptree Court. Four additional episodes were broadcast after the final. Episode 11 was a masterclass by </s> (including sponge puddings, flat breads and sweet buns). A further episode of Masterclass was shown before Easter. John Whaite gained a first-class degree from the University of Manchester after sitting his law exams while filming Bake Off, but he rejected a career in law and opted to take classes at Le Cordon Bleu and pursue a career in baking. His book "John Whaite Bakes: Recipes for Every Day and Every Mood" was published on 25 April 2013. His second book, "John Whaite Bakes At Home", was published on 27 March 2014. He first set up a chocolate shop The Hungry </s> this episode, Mel wasn't present but will be present in the next episode. The signature bake was Wellington, which Paul specified should be at least 8 inches long and completely covered with pastry. The bakers were given three hours for the challenge. The technical challenge was to make a hand-raised pie in two and a quarter hours. This was to be made with hot water crust and molded using a dolly. The pie was left to set overnight and judged the next day. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were required to bake a family-sized sweet American-style pie in three
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