The Great American Baking Show - Season 5: Holiday Edition

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Cake and Bread Week

1 - Cake and Bread Week

Air Date: December 12, 2019

In the Season 5 premiere, the bakers tackle sweet and savory cakes - including the surprise ingredient of olive oil - and baking bread.

Spice and Dessert Week

2 - Spice and Dessert Week

Air Date: December 19, 2019

The bakers create sweet and savory creations using spices, later create delicacies like cakes and cookies, including one of Paul Hollywood's toughest challenges yet.

Pastry and Cookie Week

3 - Pastry and Cookie Week

Air Date: December 26, 2019

The six remaining bakers focus on flaky and flavorful pastries and holiday cookies.

Semi-Final and Final

4 - Semi-Final and Final

Air Date: January 2, 2020

In the season finale, the judges present the four remaining bakers with their toughest challenges yet. One contestant is named "America's Best Amateur Baker".