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Alton's Challenge, Part 1 (34x9)

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The Challenge continues as four bold new chefs take on Alton Brown's baskets on a quest for $50,000. To kick off round one, Alton demonstrates the mad science of champagne and the competitors embrace a fermentation theme. A strange, stringy Japanese specialty is the talk of entree round, then an unusual cake inspires some unusual choices in the dessert round.