r/bakeoff

Ok yes, it's been a week, and it's still bothering me.

An American snickerdoodle cookie is pale, cinnamon sugar flavored on the outside, and leavened with baking soda, aka bicarb, enough so that you do taste that alkaline tang. That's the whole point of the cookie, Paul. From the description of the bake, it was the correct cookie.

I will say the peanut brittle sounds like a mistake though. Shouldn't gild a lily. A properly made snickerdoodle is perfect as-is.

First handshake this season!

The real first though, is the Audience Choice to bring family members in to bake the signature! That was fun and interesting.

I was delighted to see Paul give the family member a handshake as well. First time a non-contestant received a Hollywood Handshake.

First time the Technical was "You choose your bake", with varying degrees of success. Again, due to AC (Audience Choice).

First time the Showstopper was a wearable bake. Numerous interpretations of this, from cake to biscuit. AC to be wearable.

First time one of the Hosts (Alison), asked for (and got) a Hollywood Handshake, in a very humorous manner.

Person eliminated ask for, and got, a handshake goodbye from Paul. Another first.

Person who won Star Baker called home to tell, and family member cussed, multiple times (all bleeped out). Having seen every season, can confirm this was a first!

Overall, the uniqueness of this episode was a breath of fresh air.