The Great British Bake Off: The contestants made Yorkshire puddings and Britain couldn't handle it

The great Yorkshire pudding debate has officially commenced - what exactly is an acceptable filling for the classic dish?

Paul Hollywood fixed the contestants with his steely glare, talking to them as if they are children (BBC/LOVE)

The Great British Bake Off added a slight twist to its usual offerings this time around, with the very first 'Batter Week'.

Which naturally involved the inclusion of one true classic of the British kitchen - the beloved Yorkshire pudding. Some went for a traditional iteration of the dish, though it still proved a surprising challenge for many; others, like Rav's aromatic tofu curry, went for some very interesting twists on the dish's usual fillings.

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In fact, much of the focus wasn't on the artistry of the Yorkshire pudding itself - though poor Tom's flat results were a tragic turn - but on arguing what exactly is a fitting accompaniment to the great pud; is gravy the only correct way to go? Or is the dish ripe for potential experimentation?

Social media seemed fairly divided over whether the dishes were an interesting twist, an aberration; or whether, in fact, neither mattered because Bake Off was just making everyone crave Yorkshire puddings.

Of course, this controversy same somewhat been overshadowed by the Love Productions show's acquisition by Channel 4; with Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc swiftly stepping down as hosts, and baking experts Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry expected to do the same.

The Great British Bake Off airs on Wednesday nights at 8pm on BBC1.