Plot Synopsis

Home bakers travel to Waco, TX for a competition that celebrates the joy that comes from time spent in the kitchen. Competitors try to perfect a favorite recipe for a chance to have their treat featured at Magnolia's Silos Baking Co. and win the grand prize.

SILOS BAKING COMPETITION debuted as a one-hour special on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT on Magnolia Network and Food Network. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Silos in Waco, Texas, six bakers are challenged to perfect a favorite sweet-treat recipe for a $25K cash prize and a chance to have their winning treat featured on the menu at Chip and Joanna's bakery, Silos Baking Co. Joining Joanna Gaines at the judges table are guest judges Andrew Zimmern and Zoe Francois.

Six months later -- on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8pm ET -- SILOS BAKING COMPETITION returned for its second special. Joanna Gaines hosts Magnolia's Silos Baking Co.'s very first holiday cookie competition as home bakers compete for a chance to have their treat featured at the Silos and win $25,000. Joining Joanna at the judge's table are returning judges Zoe Francois and Andrew Zimmern. The show was filmed in front of a live audience on September 26.
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On Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 8-10pm ET/PT on Magnolia Network, SILOS BAKING COMPETITION made its official series debut with back-to-back new episodes. Lead judge Joanna Gaines is joined by guest judges Andrew Zimmern, Zoe Francois, Casey Corn, Becki Shepherd, and Abner Ramirez. This season, 25 home bakers vie for a $100,000 prize and the chance to have one of their creations featured on the menu at Joanna's bakery, Silos Baking Co. Each of the first five episodes features five (of the 25) chefs, with that competition's winner earning the chance to compete in the finale. Episodes include:

"Inspired Flavors" (Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8pm): The first five bakers compete to advance to the final round with their best recipes; host Joanna Gaines, along with Andrew Zimmern and Becki Shepherd, will judge treats on flavor, presentation and creativity; the bakers compete at the Silos.

"Baking with Love" (Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 9pm): High temperatures in the kitchen prove challenging for the second group as they compete for a spot in the finale; each baker brings a nostalgic recipe inspired by childhood and loved ones; Zoe Francois and Casey Corn join Joanna on the judges' bench.

"Down to the Wire" (Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 8pm): The third group of bakers races against the clock in the qualifying round as they attempt elaborate recipes to produce a treat that will impress Joanna Gaines, along with judges Casey Corn and Becki Shepherd, to earn a spot in the finale.

"Love on a Plate" (Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 8pm): With the contest well underway, Abner Ramirez and Casey Corn join Joanna Gaines to judge treats from five new bakers; these bakers must overcome the pressure of the challenge and create personal, innovative, and heartfelt recipes to continue on.

"The Final Spot " (Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8pm): Abner Ramirez and Megan Mitchell join Joanna Gaines as judges as the last five bakers showcase their skills with hopes of earning the final open spot in the tournament finale.

"Finale" (Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 8pm): Baking their most unique and flavorful treats, the top five finalists compete in the final round for a chance to see their personal recipe featured on Silo's Baking Co.'s Seasonal Summer menu and win a sweet $100,000 cash prize.