Congratulations to 2014 Bake Off winner Nancy. We're looking back on all the things we've learnt from this rather talented 60-year old (Bake Off's oldest winner so far!) and we've learnt a lot.
From how to speed up dough resting time with a microwave to avoiding calling Paul Hollywood by his name, we've loved every moment of series five and Nancy Birthwhistle has been one of our highlights...
1. Make sure you never overload your mixer with flour
Poor Nancy got a bit of a shock when she turned on her stand mixer and it sprayed flour out in all directions (and in the final too!). Luckily, Paul and Mary didn't spot her but the camera man got a rather humerous shot of her reaction. Bless!
2. Be confident
Do what you've got to do or as Nancy did. She just got her head down and baked without looking at what anyone else was doing. She went with her gut instinct and we respect her for that!
3. If you've got a crush on someone, don't call them by their name
Nancy always referred to Paul Hollywood as "the male judge". At first we thought it was because she'd forgotten his name, then we realised it was because she had a little crush on him - or so she said in the finals. We don't blame you Nancy!
4. The microwave could be your new best friend
Nancy had a few tricks up her sleeves that we rather admired, one of which was her ability to speed up her dough rising time by popping it into the microwave on a low heat - what a risky, but genius idea! Try it if you dare...
5. It's ok to cry on national TV
She welled up a few times over the series but Nancy let it all go when crowned the Bake Off champion (who could blame her?!). Tears of joy and probably relief from not having to bake for Mary and Paul ever again.
6. Consistency is key
Week after week, Nancy's bakes were consistent. From a soft, buttery croissant to a delicious loaf of freshly baked bread, she never had a really bad week.
7. Everything is better when it's homemade
Nancy was always pulling out her homemade jams or homemade chutneys and we loved her for it. She apparently even rears her own turkeys at home for Christmas. Amazing!
Want some more Bake Off action? Look no further...
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Paul Hollywood's iced fingersThese classic iced fingers are the perfect afternoon treat and you know that any baking recipe by Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood is going to taste amazing.
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Mary Berry's strawberry cakeMary Berry's strawberry cake is beautiful and intricate - it takes a bit of time to make it but the results are absolute delicious every time.
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Edd Kimber's warm apple and plum puddingThis warm apple and plum pudding is almost like a rustic cake but with juicy fruit pieces and a sweet and delicious warm caramel sauce to pour over the top.
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Mary Berry's chocolate rouladeMary Berry's chocolate roulade is cooked in 20 minutes and uses only six ingredients.
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Mary Berry's chocolate brownies with chocolate ganache sauceIf you're looking for an extra indulgent treat, Mary Berry's chocolate brownies are wickedly moreish drizzled in a rich chocolate ganache sauce...
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Mary Berry's almond cupcakesMary Berry's deliciously moist almond cupcakes are packed with apricots and sultanas for a fruity twist. Make 12 cupcakes using this recipe...
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Mary Berry’s lemon drizzle cakeUse just a handful of store cupboard ingredients to make this mouthwatering lemon drizzle cake recipe by Mary Berry
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Mary Berry’s chocolate cakeMary Berry's chocolate cake recipe uses the all-in-one method so it's quick and easy to make.
