READ MORE: Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith makes brutal dig at Mary Berry's cakeHowever his fellow judge Prue had more of an issue with the filling of the Victoria sandwich rather than the name.Reigniting the "great debate" around the Victoria sandwich's "creaming method", Prue told the RadioTimes: "I’ll tell you what the great debate is always about with Victoria sandwiches – do you make it using the creaming method?
Do you cream the sugar and the butter together?"You either chuck all the ingredients in together, or you cream it first," she continued.Paul insisted either method works for the infamous dessert.
He said: "You can use either method. I’ve never seen the difference between the two and I’ve tried both."The creaming method is a good method to get into because it gets you used to making other cakes," he added.Claiming the "all-in-one" method, Paul continued: "In my book I use the creaming method but, to be honest, if I’m making one at home I just chuck it all in."However, Prue slammed Paul for trying to claim the method as his, highlighting that it was originally made famous by her predecessor Mary."I always think the all-in-one method is Mary Berry’s method," she admitted.Despite pointing this out, Prue admitted the method wasn't her favourite: "I think the all-in-one method is a little heavier, a little more solid…"To which Paul took his revenge, laughing and chanting: "Mary hates Prue!
Mary hates Prue!" But Prue didn't take the backlash lying down and quickly fired back."I’ll tell you what, Paul Hollywood, I probably lift up Mary Berry’s cake book a little more than I do yours.
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