Interspersed in the show were short videos on the background of the contestants, as well as information on the history of baking and visiting various locations.

[6] The winner of the competition received a $250,000 grand prize and a publishing contract with Simon & Schuster.

On June 26, 2013, it moved to 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central, to make way for Big Brother, and aired its three remaining episodes in that timeslot.

The Christmas-themed revival ran for four episodes as part of ABC's December lineup, and featured Johnny Iuzzini joined by British judge Mary Berry.

In the technical challenge, they were given two hours and fifteen minutes to bake a Chiffon Cake with Tequila Orange Glaze using Marcela's recipe.

In the technical bake, the bakers were given one hour and 45 minutes to make eight large soft pretzels using Paul's recipe.

Immediately following the technical challenge, the bakers went on to make the showstopper, which was two types of croissants, one plain and one filled.

For the signature bake, the bakers must make 8 individual custards, either sweet like a crème brûlée, or using a more savory recipe.

For the final challenge, the bakers were required to produce a layered dessert featuring meringue in five hours.

For the technical bake, the bakers were required to make 4 Napoleons, using Paul Hollywood's own recipe, in two and a half hours.

The contestants could make anything for the signature bake but had to include the official state crop of Georgia, the peanut; they had a time limit of two hours thirty minutes.

The contestants had two hours forty-five minutes to complete a Paul Hollywood recipe; a dozen Boston Cream Donuts.

For the showstopper the final three contestants had five hours to make 72 miniature desserts inspired by the American flag; 24 mini-meringues, 24 mini-tarts and 24 mini-cakes.

She felt that it was very mellow, so "it was up to judges Marcela Valladolid and Paul Hollywood to provide some acid to the recipe."

"[22] TV Line's Michael Slezak described the series as "half-baked" stating that there was "not really enough time to focus on getting to know the players" or to get "a real insight into their baking philosophies."

He expressed hope that "future installments might take a few tips from various Food Network competition shows and put a little more emphasis on the actual dishes.

"[23] The series premiered to a disappointing 1.0 rating in the Adults 18-49 demographic and 5.11 million total viewers.