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S5·E1 Cherry Bakewells

Core Aired July 30, 2019 55 min
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Synopsis

How a factory in Stoke-on-Trent produces 250,000 little cherry bakewell tarts every day - from what makes a shortcrust pastry 'short' to the team of 12 precisely placing the cherry on top of every one by hand. How to swerve a soggy pastry bottom when baking pies and tarts at home. How almonds are roasted and milled into almond butter ready for toast. The origin story of frangipane, the fragrant almond filling used in cherry bakewell. How the modern cherry bakewell actually descends from a mistake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Inside the Factory air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Cherry Bakewells') originally aired on July 30, 2019.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Cherry Bakewells')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in Inside the Factory Season 5 Episode 1?

How a factory in Stoke-on-Trent produces 250,000 little cherry bakewell tarts every day - from what makes a shortcrust pastry 'short' to the team of 12 precisely placing the cherry on top of every one by hand. How to swerve a soggy pastry bottom when baking pies and tarts at home. How almonds are ro...

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