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Stollen is one of German Christmas classics. This rich fruit bread is prepared with a buttery and sweet yeast dough that is usually spiced, lemon-flavored, and enriched with various dried fruits and marzipan. Though it may appear in different form... READ MORE

Cozonac is a traditional type of sweet bread that is usually consumed during festive events such as Christmas and Easter. Although it visually looks like a loaf of bread, it is considered a cake, and is usually made with flour, sugar, milk, cocoa,... READ MORE

This famous Italian sweet bread studded with raisins and candied orange and lemon peels is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas. Often exchanged as a gift among friends and family, panettone represents an act of kindness and a wish for a happy holi... READ MORE

This traditional Christmas bread hails from Verona. Its name is derived from the phrase pan d’oro, meaning golden bread, a reference to its yellow color which comes from the large amount of egg yolks used in the bread. Pan... READ MORE

Makowiec is the Polish name for poppy seed roll, a traditional cake where poppy seed paste is placed between layers of dough. Raisins, almonds, honey, and orange peel can be added to the cake in order to enhance its flavors. Ideally, makowiec shou... READ MORE

Commonly known as every Slovenian housewife's source of pride, potica is a traditional cake that is usually prepared for festivities and celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. The cake was derived from the older rolled dough cakes, and it was ... READ MORE

Bolo Rei (lit. King’s cake) is a staple Portuguese dessert that is traditionally prepared and consumed during the Christmas holidays, from the 25th of December until the 6th of January. This round cake with a hole in the middle is typically ... READ MORE

Traditionally prepared for Christmastime, vánočka is a braided brioche-like bread that is typically flavored with rum and lemon zest, although it is often made with the addition of raisins and almonds. The name of this delicacy stems from <... READ MORE

The peppered bread of Ferrara is a traditional Christmas fruitcake studded with whole almonds, hazelnuts, and candied fruit. It is flavored with cocoa, honey, cinnamon, cloves, and (sometimes) black pepper - hence the name pampepato. Its ... READ MORE

Pandolce is a sweet Italian Christmas bread from Genoa consisting of flour, sugar, butter, milk, raisins, eggs, lemon juice, and pine nuts. Its texture is both delicate and tough, dry and moist. Originally, whole families participated in the prepa... READ MORE

Dresdner stollen is an aromatic German fruit bread that has been closely associated with Christmas. It consists of buttery yeast dough that is spiced and usually studded with candied orange, lemon peel, sultanas, sweet and bitter almonds, and lemo... READ MORE

Kerststol is a special Dutch bread that is prepared and consumed during the Christmas festivities. It is typically stuffed with raisins and candied fruits, then sprinkled with powdered sugar on top. Traditionally, it contains a layer of creamy alm... READ MORE

This classic Italian dessert was invented in the 13th century to celebrate the first Christmas in Verona under the Scala family, a dynasty that ruled the city for over a century. Nadalin is the ancestor of the more famous pandoro, but des... READ MORE

Pompe à l'huile is an old, traditional dessert bread with a base of olive oil originating from the French region of Provence. It is typically flavored with orange-blossom water and lemon zest. The bread is characterized by its intricate dec... READ MORE

Hefekranz is a slightly sweet yeast bread that is shaped into a wreath, stuffed with raisins, and flavored with lemon zest. It is popular throughout Switzerland and Germany, especially at Easter and Christmas time, when it is traditionally prepare... READ MORE

Gubana is a traditional leavened dough cake filled with dried fruits and nuts. It is believed that the cake was invented in either the Valli del Natisone or Cividale by a poor woman who had nothing to sweeten it, so she used what she had – e... READ MORE

Bolo-Rainha, translating to "Queen Cake" in English, is a traditional cake that is closely related to the more commonly known Bolo Rei, or "King Cake." It is especially popular during the Christmas season and the festivities of the Epiphany (Dia d... READ MORE

Parrozzo is a traditional Christmas cake in the shape of a dome, consisting of almonds, flour, butter, sugar, and eggs. The cake is additionally flavored with lemon zest and covered with a rich chocolate glaze. It was invented in the 1920s as a sw... READ MORE

Christopsomo, meaning "Christ's Bread" in Greek, is a traditional bread made in Greece for Christmas, embodying religious significance in the Greek Orthodox tradition. Made with flour, yeast, sugar, and nuts and flavored with spices like anise and... READ MORE

Bisciola is a leavened sweet bread made with a combination of wheat and buckwheat flour, along with eggs, butter, nuts, and dried fruit. Typically, raisins, figs, and walnuts are added to the dough. Bisciola hails from Valtellina, and it probably ... READ MORE

Krentenwegge is a heavy and dense Dutch currant bread filled with a flavorful almond paste. It is associated with holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and New Year, especially in the eastern and northern parts of the country. In the region of Twent... READ MORE

Anello di Monaco is a Mantuan sweet traditionally prepared for Christmas. Created in 1798 by a Swiss pastry chef Adolf Putcher, this kugelhupf-inspired sweet yeasted bread made with white flour, yeast, eggs, butter, and sugar was originally enrich... READ MORE

Originating from the Croatian city of Prelog, klecinprot is a traditional Christmas sweet bread enriched with fruits. A selection of dried fruits is soaked in rum or rakija (schnapps) for about one week. During that period, the fruits are... READ MORE