Molly Yeh is hosting Oktoberfest in the Midwest and making all her favorite German-inspired dishes. She starts with Soft Pretzels two ways: Salty with Beer Cheese and Sweet with Cinnamon Sugar. Her main dish is the ultimate crispy Chicken Schnitzel, and she makes a mustardy German Potato Salad loaded with bacon and a beautiful Braised Red Cabbage to serve on the side.
The remaining four bakers are going cocoa-loco for the holiday season in the chocolaty pre-heat, when they have to combine common pantry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, potato chips, oatmeal, red wine, olive oil and more in a new version of a classic holiday dessert. For the main heat, the bakers must use two key fruitcake components in a new dessert.