Tanya Clark Ott, Helen Spencer Pantazis, Marissa Troeschel, Alex Willis & and Friar, Brother Andrew. Brother Andrew Corriente is a Capuchin Franciscan friar stationed in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serving as a deacon. Molasses and a healthy dose of cinnamon provoke cozy autumn vibes. Its not quite right, Im over-analyzing, Im hard on myself. The 30 men who live at Capuchin College are either studying nearby at The Catholic University of America, preparing for the priesthood, serving in various ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Washington or are retired. Corrientes personal- and religious-driven service ethos may seem at odds with the decision to apply for a hugely popular baking competition series. Brother Andrew is a third-year seminarian. Among the lows: A collapsing cheesecake tower. The brothers are so concerned, because Im always moving, he says. Capuchin Father Paul Dressler, guardian and director of formation at Capuchin College for the Province of St. Augustine, called Brother Andrews appearance on the program part of the new evangelization.. #scppad{padding: 20px 40px; z-index: 2; position: relative;} While both Sherry and Paul had concerns with the cakes, he won them over with his exquisite presentation. After studying filmmaking in college, the now 31-year-old native of California, "had a desk job in the entertainment industry," working for a talent agent. I live with 30 guys, he says. 2 pounds (3-5) firm baking apples (Honeycrisp works best, but Gala, Pink Lady, Granny, Golden Delicious or Ambrosia work) This season, the Great American Baking Show was hosted by Emma Bunton (better known as Baby Spice from the Spice Girls singing group) and Anthony Spice Adams, a former defensive tackle with both the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears. Freedom to know that God will do anything to bring us to him, even break our hearts, because the reward is so much greater. Several of them have since become good friends of his. The enticing aromas in the kitchen at Capuchin College on Harewood Road in Northeast Washington signal that Brother Andrew is busy creating another treat for the men who call the friary home. However, like even the most seasoned bakers, Andrew also had his down times. Capuchin Friars --Province of St. Augustine --220 37th Street --Pittsburgh, PA 15201 --(412) 682-6011, Thanks to ABC and the Great American Baking Show for recognizing the goodness and talent of our Brother, Capuchin Friars --Province of St. Augustine --220 37th Street --. Brother Andrews family mother Elna, father Rodel and sister Theresa flew to London to watch the finale of the contest. A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution. Brother Andrew wanted to be on the show as a witness. This is another aspect of baking that Brother Andrew is a master at. I have God to keep me grounded. But his life took a dramatic turn when after attending New York University in Manhattan, he returned to California, and worked at the talent agency. Whenever I am kneading dough or icing a cookie or decorating in whatever way, my perfectionistic side comes out of me whenever I bake. 2 cups or 200 gramsold-fashioned oats monetization of National Catholic Register RSS feeds is strictly prohibited. He and a group of brothers and lay volunteers cook and serve dinner every Sunday for the day laborers who congregate at a local Home Depot looking for work. Brother Andrew is a third-year seminarian. I love my life so much, and I wanted people to see that, he said. They called me again this year, and I did it., He said he spent the month of July recipe developing and recipe testing before traveling to London in August, where the entire season was taped over the course of that month. Brother Andrew Corriente is a member of the Catholic Church, and his sexual orientation has been a subject of debate and conversation amongst church members and the general public alike. This past summer, our brother Andrew Corriente, OFM Cap., from our fraternity in Washington, DC, was blessed to compete on a national televised baking competition called The Great American Baking Show. The highs: Hollywood praising his bread sculpture (I dont like that. The residents of the friary would gather each week to watch the show together, cheering their brother on. Capuchin Brother Andrew Corriente assists in Catholic Charities' May 13 food distribution in the west parking lot of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. He earned the crown with chocolate cookies with lime cream and blackberry jam, sponge cakes with fresh cream and fruits, and a puff pastry. And now, when I am in the kitchen, everything feels like second nature.. hitType: 'event', }); A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith. In a way, this year is calling us to be extra thankful. One of his specialties is kouign amann, a French pastry made with multiple layers of buttery croissant pastry caramelized with slightly burnt sugar. And the third challenge was a trio of desserts. He said that the choux buns were a homage to his Filipino heritage and his American upbringing. I was so surprised, I didnt know what I was doing, Brother Andrew said speaking of when he was announced as the winner. "I was searching for other jobs, but never thought about religious life," he said. He hopes to be ordained into the priesthood next summer. Transcript Guideposts Video: Inspiring True Stories Hi Guideposts. hitType: 'event', Its really other-centered. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Whats interesting about this cookie is that its a mixture between two cookies, a gingerbread cookie and a snickerdoodle. Subscriber Service CenterAlready a subscriber? 1 tablespoon molasses Instead he makes dozens of spatchcocked (a la Lpez-Alt) buttermilk-marinated (a la Nosrat) roasted chickens. His love of baking is really his love of other people, his love of serving, Dressler says. The thought came to him while meditating in the chapel during his first year as a friar: Why dont you cook something?. Spread hot apples evenly on top of the hot crust. Holy Communion From the Chalice Reintroduced in the UK: What About the US? In the third week, he was almost on the verge of being eliminated, but was eventually saved. hitType: 'event', He was the winner of Season 5 of the The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition in January 2020. Italian was a favorite cuisine, and Corriente Sajonas remembers numerous meals out for everything from steaks to croissants. Plan your things ahead. We wish both Mandy and Matt all the best in their futures, and thank them for their contributions to the show. Then again, When he wants something to make him happy, he goes to McDonalds, she laughs. She says her brothers palate ended up growing more than anyone else in their family. It premiered in December of 2013 and quickly gained popularity. We are one of the worlds fastest growing document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Brother Andrew knows his way around a kitchen. Copyright 2023 EWTN News, Inc. All rights reserved. Written by Jane Recker | Published on May 20, 2020 Tweet Share Photo by Patrick G. Ryan University Photographer, The Catholic University of America About Coronavirus 2020 Washingtonian is keeping you up to date on the coronavirus around DC. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { let gads_event; ga('ads.send', { So, I went into the kitchen and fell into the pool. A friend of mine from college became a nun, and when I went to see her profess her vows, I met a Capuchin. That spurred Brother Andrew to give the order a try. In fact, he was crowned this years baking champion on ABCs The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition. The program, which aired during the month of December and concluded Jan. 2, is an adaptation of the wildly popular Great British Bake Off.. #xsupportcatholicphilly:before{ position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; content: ""; opacity: 0.8; z-index: 1; background-color: #FFF; } Shortly before entering, I had a brief job as a manager of a bakery." We have a special guest with us this week: Brother Andrew Corriente, whose Granola Cookies had us swooning. Read the official ABC bio, show quotes and learn about the role at ABC TV }); Top this with other earthy ingredients; cinnamon, nuts, and chocolate. If he pauses, its usually to greet one of the friarys 30 brothers or to cross himself before popping a bake in the oven, an instinctive move he realized he did so often only after watching the show, which aired on ABC over four weeks in December and January. His sister thinks he came back from the show with even more patience than he left with, as well as a willingness to make mistakes (hard for a perfectionist like him) and learn from them. Site by Glass Canvas. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Brother Andrew discovered the magic he could do in the kitchen when he joined the Capuchin Friars seven years ago. I am most well-known for my baking, he said, adding that over time, he had made lots of baking errors, but reads prodigiously about food, and loves what he does. }) What does God want from me? So, I designed a simple recipe so we could enter a moment of thanksgiving during Thanksgiving preparation. Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. In 2018, they (producers of the show) called me, but I said no because I was taking my final vows, he told the Catholic Standard, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington. Father Dressler said it was akin to watching the Super Bowl. And so have the judges. Brother Andrew Corriente is a Franciscan friar studying at Catholic University who recently won the holiday edition of The Great American Baking Show. He is the winner of the fifth season of ABC's "The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition." Cyprus priest says churches preparing 'religious atmosphere' for pope For me, I put myself out there with my cooking. He meticulously tracks his recipes and testing in an Excel spreadsheet. [email protected], Fax: It is connected to the fact that all good things come from God, Father Dressler said. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Not surprisingly, he ends up doing a lot of baking there, making a lot of birthday cakes and even preparing small wedding cakes. During a January 2020 morning show on Fox 5 DC (Washington, D.C.), the morning host, Steve Chenevey, had a cheerful interview with a young baker from Catholic University of America. Alexandra Greeley A convert to Catholicism, Alexandra Greeley is a food writer, restaurant critic, and cookbook author, who is passionate about every aspect of the food world from interviewing chefs to supporting local farmers and to making the connection between food and faith.