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Cheri Oteri's Sweet Struggle on Baking Show
7 Dec
Summary
- Cheri Oteri found baking surprisingly difficult, especially the math involved.
- She struggled with pistachio cookies due to judge Prue Leith's lack of time.
- Oteri formed bonds with fellow competitors Baron Davis, Oliver Hudson, and Janelle James.
Saturday Night Live alum Cheri Oteri recently shared her experience competing on Roku's Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday, describing the competition as a significant personal challenge. Oteri confessed that she was initially in over her head, feeling nervous about embarrassing herself in the famous baking tent. She found the precise nature of baking, including intricate measurements and mathematical calculations, to be surprisingly demanding.
One particular challenge involved pistachio cookies for a technical round, where judge Prue Leith did not provide a specific cooking time, instructing contestants to bake until golden brown. Oteri found this difficult, especially with dark pistachio flour, which led to overcooking. Despite these setbacks, she acknowledged gaining a newfound appreciation for the complexities of baking, noting the necessity of rulers and electric measuring tools.
