Payton (R) faces elimiation in episode 2
Well no one ever said baking was easy. Factor in television cameras in your face and tight timelines, and the pressure gets really intense. Oh and did we mention this is happening to a 10-year old?
Richmond District resident Payton Pelaez just barely avoided elimination in the first episode of Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship.
But on last night’s second episode, his luck ran out.
The contestants were told they would be making “dessert imposters”, e.g. desserts that look like other foods like sushi, pizza, garlic bread etc. Payton drew pizza as his dish which made him happy since he had experience with dessert pizzas before.
He topped a snickerdoodle “crust” with marshmallows, gummy bears, peanut butter cups and fondant which went over well with the judges.
But a mid-challenge twist threw him for a loop when he had to make an additional side-dish: garlic-bread. It came out looking like egg rolls, which landed him in the bottom two. At the end of the episode, he was voted off the competition.
While Payton may not be continuing on Kids Baking Championship, we know someone with his passion for baking won’t be hanging up his apron anytime soon. You can keep up with him through his Chez Pay website, and even order up some of his creations for yourself.
Sarah B.
Payton shows his dessert pizza to the judges, Duff Goldman and Valerie Bertinelli
Payton (L) narrowly misses elimination in episode 1
Payton did the hood proud ! And most of the great ones learn from this kind of experience as I’m sure Payton will.
Yep, good job, Payton! I hope you enjoyed the experience and that you will continue cooking for fun (and for profit!)
Payton, stick with it. we got your back.
Payton, YOUR AWESOME! Thanks for being the cool kid who represented the Richmond! We REALLY appreciate it! Your talent will forever be with you and you are more than welcome to come and bake in my home!