Last Friday, The Great British Bake Off celebrated the start of its twelfth season on Netflix the only way bakers know how to do—with cake! Twelve home bakers participated in the first week of competition with mini rolls, malt loaves, and gravity-defying cakes. Wait...what’s a malt loaf? If you’re asking that question, you’re not alone. Nearly every contestant on GBBO asked the same question. Ahead, we’re explaining what this British tea-time treat is and which bakers rose—and which sank—during the first episode of Season 12. 12 Fruit Desserts to Make With Your Farmers Market Haul 7 Pro-Baker Tips to Make Cake Wayyy Easier (& More Fun!) From Our Shop Emile Henry Ceramic Bread Loaf Baker $140 Opinel Curved Bread Knife $39 Bread Storage Bin $40 More Colors What Is a Malt Loaf? Think of a malt loaf as a richer, denser fruit cake. Prue Leith, a judge on The Great British Bake Off, makes her malt loaf with freshly brewed bl...