Why We REALLY Bake for the Holidays (The Full Sensory Episode!)

About this episode

This episode explores the sensory experiences and cultural traditions of holiday baking around the world.

From gingerbread houses around the world to Irish Christmas dinners, Hanukkah latkes, scents that define the season, and the centuries-old history behind holiday baking — this episode breaks down what truly makes this time of year taste, feel, and smell like magic. MENTIONED + RELATED ON BiggerBolderBaking.com • Gingerbread House • Chocolate Rugelach • Blueberry Cheesecake Topping (for babka filling!) • Traditional Irish Mince Pies • Brandy Butter (for mince pies!) ⭐️ ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW Knead to Know is the #1 Baking Entertainment Podcast — serving up the hottest baking stories, trends, traditions, and delicious chaos every week. Hosted by professional chef and Bigger Bolder Baking creator Gemma Stafford , with culinary director Ami Shukla . ⭐️ ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media network built by Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz , dedicated to inspiring confidence in the kitchen through shows, podcasts, and streaming content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Gemma Stafford, Ami Shukla

Topics covered

• holiday baking
• cultural traditions
• sensory experiences
• gingerbread
• Irish Christmas
• Hanukkah

Keywords

• holiday baking
• gingerbread houses
• Irish Christmas dinners
• Hanukkah latkes
• scents of the season

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bigger Bolder Baking, Bold Baking Network

Products: Gingerbread House, Chocolate Rugelach, Blueberry Cheesecake Topping, Traditional Irish Mince Pies, Brandy Butter

More episodes of Knead To Know Baking Entertainment

• The Holiday Advice Bakers Keep Repeating (For a Reason) · December 22, 2025 · 26 min
• Show-Stopping Holiday Desserts Anyone Can Pull Off | Knead To Know Baking Podcast · December 15, 2025 · 35 min
• The Holiday Cookies You’re Not Making (But Should) · December 1, 2025 · 34 min
• The Surprising Answers Bold Bakers Loved Most | Knead To Know Baking Podcast · November 24, 2025 · 17 min
• What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dinner Rolls | Knead To Know Baking Podcast · November 17, 2025 · 36 min
• No More Forks! Pie Crust Secrets You Need to Know | Knead To Know Baking Podcast · November 10, 2025 · 32 min