How student went from YouTube to Bake Off
Summary
Mo Mahir, a 22-year-old student from West Bromwich, learned to bake by watching YouTube videos and taught himself over time. He is competing in the new series of the Great British Bake Off and has impressed judges and viewers with his baking skills.Key Facts
- Mo Mahir is 22 years old and studies at Birmingham City University.
- He began baking after watching a YouTube video about making a mug cake in a microwave when he was nine.
- Baking is not common in his Bengali cultural background.
- On the show, Mahir was named star baker in week one for his peanut and caramel chocolate stout cake.
- In week two, he baked a biscuit mosaic which was shown on TV.
- People recognize him in Birmingham and have sent supportive messages online.
- His former teacher praised his baking talent and anticipated his success on the show.
- Other Bake Off contestants come from different jobs, including a doctor, sprinter, hairdresser, and drag artist.
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