Christmas — Masterclass 2014the Great British Bak...

(Paul Hollywood) : Traditional Scandinavian saffron buns typically enjoyed during Advent. Mincemeat and Marzipan Couronne

The judges shared several techniques to ensure a stress-free holiday season: : Many recipes, such as the Genoa cake , can be made ahead of time to reduce Christmas Day stress. Christmas Masterclass 2014The Great British Bak...

(Mary Berry) : A French "King's Cake" made of puff pastry with a hidden almond frangipane filling. Christmas Genoa Cake such as the Genoa cake

The 2014 masterclass focused on providing alternatives to standard holiday fare and introducing traditional European bakes: St. Lucia Buns Christmas Masterclass 2014The Great British Bak...

: Techniques for ensuring fruit-heavy bakes or puff pastries (like the ) remain crisp on the base.

: Instructions on working with saffron-infused dough and the intricate shaping of the Viewing & Resources