Holiday Yeast Breads from Around the World from My Kitchen

Are you a bread baker and love to eat homemade breads and yeasted goodies? Christmas is going to be here in only 13 days. I like to travel around the world through food and share the Christmas bread which I have tried in my kitchen.  The following recipes have been tried and tested in my kitchen. You will love it, and these are easy to put together. This Year I have not started my travel, it is most likely going to be Dutch Christmas or Russian Christmas bread.

Stollen : A Christmas bread Germany

This traditional bread originated in the German city of Dresden. Its oblong shape with a crease down the middle meant to represent a swaddled Christ Child (thus Christollen). The sweet dough is rich with candied fruits and when baked is rolled in confectioner’s sugar.

Julekake:Norwegian Christmas Bread

A sweet bread is very popular in Norway. Traditionally it is spiced with cardamom, filled and mixed candied fruits that give it the colors of the Christmas season. It can be lightly iced. I like it best toasted with butter.

Vanocka from Czech Republic and Slovakia

is a plaited bread, baked in Czech Republic and Slovakia  traditionally at Christmas time. Three braids are made and placed top of one another.

Joululimppu/ Finnish Christmas Bread

Finnish Christmas hearty bread made with rye flour and spices.

Swedish Limpa from Sweden

Another hearty rye bread from  Sweden which has hint of anise and spices.

 Mini panettone from Italy

his Italian Christmas bread was created in Milan. You need a special pan to bake the traditional loaf which is round and tall (sort of like a mushroom) and baked with raisins. Use of  Fiori di Sicilia  gives unique citrus flavor to the bread.

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Swathi

This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread.  All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.