Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. announced that the fifth season of Martha Stewart's Emmy nominated teaching show Martha Bakes, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide beginning October 3, 2015 (check local listings). The program will be presented in association with WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public broadcaster in the nation's capital. Domino Foods, Inc., featuring Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar, will serve as the show's sponsor.
The fifth season of Martha Bakes follows four successful seasons as the number one baking show on public television. This past spring, Martha Bakes was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards for best culinary host and culinary show. Martha Bakes is the most visited show on PBS Food, PBS's digital cooking portal, and the series has been viewed in 95% of U.S. television households, according to TRAC Media Services.
In each 30-minute episode of Martha Bakes—produced by MSLO—Emmy Award-winning TV host Martha Stewart shares her best baking tips and techniques, teaching viewers to create delectable baked goods from scratch in their own kitchens.
"I'm thrilled with the success of Martha Bakes and the incredible response we receive from our audience," said Ms. Stewart. "In Martha Bakes Season 5, I'm excited to have pastry chefs from well-known restaurants share some of their special techniques along side me."
Featured guests this season include renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres, Michele Goldsmith of Nobu Restaurant, NYC and Nick Malgieri, author of 12 cookbooks and the founder of the baking program at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.