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" Lots of people have written to say 'Bake Off' has inspired them to bake with their children. I feel proud about that; it's exactly what I used to do with mine. "

Mary Berry

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Children

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Mary Berry

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Pastry

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Mary Berry

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Getting Better

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Mary Berry

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Mary Berry

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You

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