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12 Christmas Breads and Loaves

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When it comes to baked holiday confections, breads and loaves are completely underrated! In most cases, they are easier than baking cakes, are the perfect size for gift-giving, and more importantly, they’re delicious! 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves is a collection with at least flavour combination to suit every taste or preference!

When it comes to baked holiday confections, breads and loaves are completely underrated! In most cases, they are easier than baking cakes, are the perfect size for gift-giving, and more importantly, they're delicious! 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves is a collection with at least flavour combination to suit every taste or preference! #breads #loaves #loaf #christmas #holiday #baking

At the end of October, I shared the first recipe in my second annual holiday dessert series of 2024. That series was called Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves Series. It was a holiday series much like the many I have shared over the past few years. I published one recipe each day for 12 consecutive days, and just like when each series ends, I’m placing all of the recipes from that series into one post.

I do this because it’s easy to miss a recipe, especially when there are 12 of them day after day. Not everyone has time to check out a recipe every day. And, not everyone who reads my recipes has subscribed to my blog. Lastly, rather than having you search for each of the recipes, it’s easier just to scroll down one page and see them all at once.

On the backend, I’ve done all the work for you. As soon as you see a picture of a bar or square that you like, just click on the green highlighted box that says “CHECK OUT THE RECIPE.” A new window will open in your browser so that you don’t lose your place on this page. No searching, no downloading, each and every recipe is just a click away. Let’s get to it!

Pecan Pumpkin Loaf
If a pumpkin loaf is prepared without real pumpkin, it isn’t a pumpkin loaf! So, this Glazed Pumpkin Loaf is baked with almost two whole cups of canned pumpkin puree! In addition to a homemade pumpkin spice blend, this loaf is packed with pecans for extra flavour and texture!
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Eggnog Walnut Cinnamon Bread
A delicious and moist loaf with a cinnamon walnut crumb center is simply delectable! No frosting or fancy decorating skills are needed; serve this Eggnog Walnut Cinnamon Bread with vanilla ice cream for a great dessert, or enjoy a slice just as it is with a cup of hot tea as an afternoon treat.
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Walnut and Candied Cherry Loaf
Packed full of red and green candied cherries and whole toasted walnuts, this Walnut and Candied Cherry Loaf is loaded with familiar and cozy holiday flavour! This moist and delicious fuss-free loaf does not require or need any glaze or frosting; serve it just as is, because it is quite perfect!
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Mocha Peppermint Loaf
When you combine cocoa, coffee, and peppermint, they form the perfect flavour combination; and these flavours are bold and delicious in this Mocha Peppermint Loaf. Because this loaf is made with buttermilk, it remains very moist. Drizzled with a peppermint ganache and topped with crushed peppermint candy, this loaf is certainly decadent! This recipe makes two loaves – one for you and one to share!
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Spiced Gingerbread Loaf
In our home, there are a few confections that show up every Christmas. It just isn’t a Lord Byron Christmas without copious amounts of gingerbread in all forms and shapes. This year, I’m adding this Spiced Gingerbread Loaf to the mix. All of the gingerbread ingredients you’d expect, like molasses and brown sugar are present, but with the addition of warming ground spices.
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Apple and Cheese Bread
Not all cakes and loaves need to be sweetened with sugar, nor do they need to be made with desserts in mind. Loaves lend themselves quite well to an afternoon tea or coffee break, especially if they are prepared to be savoury like in the case of this Apple and Cheese Bread!
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Funfetti Christmas Loaf
Moist and delicious, packed with festive holiday sprinkles, and drizzled with a sweet glaze, this Funfetti Christmas Loaf is a perfect dessert for kids both young and old! There is never a bad time to bake with sprinkles, but no other occasion demands it quite like Christmas!
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Orange Cranberry Loaf
Moist and delicious, orangey and refreshing, packed with fresh cranberries and orange zest, and drizzled with a sweet glaze, Orange Cranberry Loaf is a perfect dessert or a lovely addition to your afternoon tea. This is delicious anytime, but the combination of oranges and cranberries is a must at Christmastime!
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Holiday Fruitcake Loaf
Serve this Holiday Fruitcake Loaf with a cup of hot tea at your year-end bookclub meeting, with your fellow card sharp at this week’s cribbage game, or enjoy a slice alone in your living room with a good book on a lazy, snowy Sunday afternoon. Prepared with dried and candied fruit which has been soaked in strong tea, this loaf is moist and delicious!
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Molasses Chai Spiced Bread
The combination of sweet and sticky molasses with the warm, comforting blend of homemade chai is a match made in holiday heaven! This bread is spiced with chai and baked to perfection. Topped with a thick layer of chai-infused glaze, this bread deserves nothing less than a quiet afternoon and a cup of hot tea!
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German Stollen-Inspired Bread
Traditionally prepared stollen, depending on the recipe and method, can take more than a day to prepare. This German Stollen-Inspired Bread makes use of the flavours associated with stollen but cuts back drastically on the time it usually takes. Steep the ingredients with rum or make it alcohol-free with apple juice instead.
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Raisin Apricot Loaf
Loaded with dried apricots and raisins and prepared with cream cheese, this Raisin Apricot Loaf is dense, moist, and absolutely delicious! This is one of those confections that doubles as a wonderful after dinner dessert or an indulgent afternoon treat!
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When it comes to baked holiday confections, breads and loaves are completely underrated! In most cases, they are easier than baking cakes, are the perfect size for gift-giving, and more importantly, they're delicious! 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves is a collection with at least flavour combination to suit every taste or preference! #breads #loaves #loaf #christmas #holiday #baking

12 CHRISTMAS BREADS AND LOAVES

There you go, Dear Reader! Lord Byron’s 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves Series is all on one page for you to peruse and drool over! I trust you will be able to find a recipe or two from this list that fits into your holiday baking time and schedule.

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When it comes to baked holiday confections, breads and loaves are completely underrated! In most cases, they are easier than baking cakes, are the perfect size for gift-giving, and more importantly, they're delicious! 12 Christmas Breads and Loaves is a collection with at least flavour combination to suit every taste or preference! #breads #loaves #loaf #christmas #holiday #baking

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