Holiday Breads & Desserts That Steal the Show | Knead To Know

In this festive episode of Knead to Know, we explore holiday breads from around the world, from Panettone to Stollen and so much more, with expert tips to master these delicious treats. Plus, it's a chocolate chip showdown with a surprising winner, creative holiday desserts trending on TikTok, and last-minute gift ideas. Tune in for a sweet and savory dive into the heart of holiday baking! Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast focused on the best entertainment, news, tips, and trends in baking. Sign up for the exclusive K2K newsletter at http://kneadtoknowpod.com/ and stay up to date with everything hot in baking! 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro 

02:30 - Hot From The Oven 

13:20 - In The Mix 

25:50 - Network Correspondent (Vedika Luthra) 

28:40 - Bold Baking Hotline 

35:00 - In The Kitchen 

 

🔥🔥HOT FROM THE OVEN 🔥🔥 

TikTok Holiday-Themed Desserts 

* Pinecone Brownies: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7430580455730187562?q=pinecone%20brownies&t=1730145742109 * Edible Snowglobe Cupcakes: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugar.hero/video/6773774991277182213?q=snow%20globe%20cupcakes&t=1730146715207 

* Reindeer Cakepops: https://www.tiktok.com/@bakersdelight/video/7315263056311766279?q=reindeer%20cake%20pops&t=1730147232708 

* Christmas Ornament Oreos: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheri_wilson_/video/7299599146028125482?q=christmas%20baking%20&t=1730145811829 

* Gemma’s Snow Globe Cookies: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/how-to-make-snow-globe-cookies/ 

Best Chocolate Chips for Baking 

* AllRecipes Poll: https://www.allrecipes.com/pro-bakers-name-the-best-chocolate-chip-brand-8727109 

* Bon Appetit Blind Taste Test: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-chocolate-chips 

* Last-Minute Holiday Gifts (From Anthropologie's New Holiday Collection): https://www.foodandwine.com/anthropologie-kitchen-holiday-collection-2024-8727221 

🥣🥣IN THE MIX 🥣🥣 

Holiday Breads Around the World 

Bishop’s Bread (Traditional Rich Fruit Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/croatian-bishops-bread/ 

A holiday classic made with dried fruits (raisins, currants), nuts (pecans or walnuts), and spices, often featuring a splash of rum or brandy. 

Panettone (Italy): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-recipe/ 

This airy, sweet bread is made with dried fruits and candied orange, originating from Milan. It’s a beloved Italian tradition at Christmas. Gemma’s Panettone Bread Pudding https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/panettone-bread-pudding/ 

Stollen (Germany): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/stollen-recipe/ 

A dense, fruit-filled loaf dusted with powdered sugar, Stollen is the quintessential German Christmas bread. 

Kringle (Danish): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/danish-kringle-recipe/ 

A buttery, flaky pastry, typically filled with fruit or almond paste and shaped into an oval or pretzel form. 

Joululimppu (Finnish Christmas Bread): https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/joululimppu-finnish-christmas-bread/ This dense, rye-based bread is flavored with spices like fennel, anise, and caraway, along with molasses for a slightly sweet and aromatic taste. 

NETWORK CORRESPONDENT 

Vedika Luthra @hotchocolatehits Vedika Luthra is the creator behind Hot Chocolate Hits, a platform offering delicious dessert recipes and baking tips. With a focus on approachable and indulgent treats, she inspires her audience to create delightful baked goods from scratch. 

☎️ BOLD BAKING HOTLINE ☎️ 

No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/cinnamon-rolls-recipe-no-yeast/ 

🍴IN THE KITCHEN 🍴 

Chocolate Chip Blind Taste Test Winner: Ralph's Signature Select Bittersweet Chocolate 

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