If you’ve heard this holiday advice before, there’s a reason we keep repeating it.

In this Best Of episode of Knead To Know, Gemma and Ami revisit the holiday planning advice they end up giving every single year—because it works. This episode breaks down what to prep early, what causes unnecessary stress, and how professional bakers stay calm and organized during the busiest cooking days of the year.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What bakers always make days (or weeks) ahead

• Which desserts freeze beautifully—and which don’t

• How early prep creates more time, confidence, and flexibility

• The biggest “day-of” mistakes that add stress

• Holiday cookie traditions, favorites, and new ideas worth trying

• Why this advice comes up every single holiday season

Whether you’re hosting a full holiday dinner or just baking a few special things, this is the advice worth hearing again.

ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead To Know is the baking entertainment podcast from the Bold Baking Network, hosted by professional chef Gemma Stafford and Culinary Director Ami Shukla. Each episode blends practical baking wisdom, food culture, and behind-the-scenes kitchen insights—served with humor, honesty, and a love of feeding people well.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led, digital-first media company founded by Gemma Stafford, professional chef, cookbook author, and creator of Bigger Bolder Baking, and Kevin Kurtz, media entrepreneur and co-founder of Bigger Bolder Baking. The network produces baking entertainment across podcasts, video, and social—built on confidence, creativity, and the joy of baking.

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Holiday movies, iconic food scenes, and the show-stopping desserts that make a whole table go silent—pavlova wreaths, towering cakes, trifle, and more.

In this episode, Gemma and Ami:

• Share their must-watch holiday movies and the food moments they can’t forget

• Break down what truly makes a dessert a “show-stopper” (hint: it’s not just height or drama)

• Talk pavlova wreaths, croquembouche-style profiterole towers, 24-layer cakes, and Clementine trifle

• Show how to “dress up” a simple cake or cheesecake with sugared fruit, herbs, gold leaf & more

• Answer Hotline questions about making pavlova ahead and how to split cake layers without fear

Whether you’re planning Christmas dinner, a New Year’s party, or just want one jaw-dropping dessert on the table, this episode will give you ideas—and the confidence—to go for it.

MENTIONED / RELATED ON BiggerBolderBaking.com

• Christmas Wreath Pavlova

• Sweet and Zesty Clementine Trifle with Boozy Amaretto

• Luxurious 24-Layer Chocolate Cake

• Bûche de Noël (Christmas Yule Log)

ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast from chef Gemma Stafford and the Bold Baking Network. Every week, Gemma and Bigger Bolder Baking Culinary Director Ami Shukla break down what’s hot in the baking world—trends, viral recipes, pop-culture bakes, and real questions from Bold Bakers everywhere. It’s baking talk, but make it fun, practical, and a little bit cheeky.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network, founded by chef Gemma Stafford and media entrepreneur Kevin Kurtz, is a creator-led food media company and the first-ever 24/7 baking TV network. With 1,400+ trusted recipes, hit digital series, and shows from incredible bakers around the world, the Network is on a mission to help home bakers feel comfort, confidence, and connection—anytime, anywhere.

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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.

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Discover the holiday cookies everyone overlooks—from Linzers to Danish butter cookies—and why they deserve a spot on your December baking list!

Welcome back to Knead to Know, the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by Bigger Bolder Baking creator Gemma Stafford and Culinary Director Ami Shukla. This week, we’re diving into the forgotten, underrated, and must-bake holiday cookies you’re not making… but absolutely should!

From centuries-old Christmas cookie traditions to BBB’s wildly popular 3-ingredient favorites, Gemma and Ami break down the cookies that stand the test of time and the ones worth reviving. Plus: the surprising history behind Christmas cookies, the most-visited cookie pages on BiggerBolderBaking.com, how to host a cookie swap, and which cookies ship best.

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This special Best-Of episode brings together the most surprising baking questions and answers Bold Bakers loved all season. Gemma & Ami revisit the moments listeners couldn’t stop talking about — from unexpected fixes to “why didn’t I know that?” revelations.

Recipes Mentioned from BiggerBolderBaking.com

• Gingerbread in a Crock Pot
• Apple Cider Caramel Sauce
• Apple Cider Caramels

ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and Bigger Bolder Baking’s Culinary Director Ami Shukla. Every week, they break down trending food stories, answer Bold Bakers’ biggest baking questions, and explore the joy, creativity, and culture of baking today.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led food media company founded by chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz, delivering high-quality baking, cooking, and food-entertainment programming across YouTube, podcasts, streaming, and TV.

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Ever wonder why your dinner rolls turn out dry, dense, or split on top? Gemma and Ami break down the biggest roll-baking mistakes and show you how to fix them — plus take you on a festive trip through Christmas markets around the world!

⭐ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Cold Open

00:21 – Welcome to Knead to Know

01:00 – Hot From the Oven: Christmas Markets

03:00 – Stuttgart Highlights

04:50 – Japanese Christmas Markets

08:30 – French Christmas Market: Amiens

10:00 – Disney/Epcot Holiday Festival

12:09 – In the Mix: Dinner Rolls

13:33 – Bread as a Universal Ritual

14:11 – Global Rolls

16:50 – Holiday & Pull-Apart Breads

18:45 – Gemma’s Roll Stories

19:43 – Recommended Roll Recipes

21:58 – Roll Technique Basics

24:51 – Proofing

26:00 – Even-Sized Rolls

27:02 – Digital Scale Tips

27:12 – Non-Yeast Roll Options

28:20 – Freezing Rolls

29:45 – Par-Baking

30:40 – Bold Baking Hotline

32:58 – Final Thoughts

🔗 MENTIONED ON BiggerBolderBaking.com

Dinner Rolls & Bread Recipes

• One-Hour Dinner Rolls

• Mashed Potato Rolls

• Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

No-Yeast Options

• Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits

• Flaky Laminated Biscuits

• Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Copycat)

ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 baking-entertainment podcast from Bigger Bolder Baking, hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and Culinary Director Ami Shukla. From baking trends and global food stories to practical tips you can use today, it’s everything bakers want to know — delivered with fun, warmth, and plenty of butter.

ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led food media company founded chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz. Built on the success of Bigger Bolder Baking, the network brings together top culinary talent and global baking voices to deliver premium video, podcasts, and streaming content across YouTube, social, FAST/CTV, and more. With a mission to help home bakers bake with confidence anytime, anywhere, the Bold Baking Network combines inspirational storytelling, innovative formats, and trusted expertise to reach millions of fans worldwide.

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Pie crust secrets, no forks needed—Gemma & Ami share flaky, foolproof tricks, tools, and decorating hacks in the kitchen in this all-pie episode.

Mentioned/Related on BiggerBolderBaking.com:

• All-Butter Pie Crust (flaky classic)

• Classic No-Fail Pie Crust (step-by-step fundamentals)

• No Roll, 5-Minute Pie Crust (the simplest pie crust)

• Pie Crust Designs (crimps, lattices, decorative tops)

About Knead To Know:

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast from the Bold Baking Network—hosted by Gemma Stafford with Culinary Director Ami Shukla—covering trends, tips, and tasty debates across baking and food pop culture.

About the Bold Baking Network:

A creator-led media company from the team behind Bigger Bolder Baking, bringing joyful, confidence-building baking content to every screen.

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Stay calm, bake boldly! Gemma & Ami share pro tips to master your holiday baking and stay stress-free this season.

🎄🍰 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 🍰🎄

• Fruitcake revival story that proves tradition never dies

• How to prep your Thanksgiving feast like a chef

• Smart tips for staying calm, delegating, and actually enjoying the holidays

• Quick fixes for buttermilk, dinner rolls & appetizers

FEATURED RECIPES:

Chef’s Guide to Holiday Baking Prep

Irish Christmas Cake (Fruitcake)

1-Hour Dinner Rolls

Bold Baking Basics

📌 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla, Knead to Know is your #1 baking entertainment podcast — mixing pop culture, trends, and pro tips from the Bold Baking Network.

📌 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

A creator-led food entertainment network founded by Gemma Stafford, inspiring millions to bake with confidence anytime, anywhere.

#HolidayBaking #KneadToKnow #podcast

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Discover the haunted history of Halloween baking — and how it all began in Ireland! 👻

Gemma and Ami uncover ancient Celtic traditions, spooky baking superstitions, and the Irish recipes that inspired modern Halloween — including Barmbrack and sweet fall favorites.

Get the full story (and recipes!) on this week’s Knead To Know.

🧁 RELATED RECIPES:

🍞 Irish Barmbrack → https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/irish-barmbrack/

🍎 Apple Cider Caramel Sauce → https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/apple-cider-caramel-sauce/

📣 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead To Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by chef Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla, Bigger Bolder Baking’s Culinary Director. Each week, they serve up the latest baking news, trends, and stories from the world of food and creators.

💡 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led media network built around Bigger Bolder Baking’s mission: empowering home bakers everywhere with comfort, confidence, and connection through baking.

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From The Office to the oven! Angela Kinsey & Joshua Snyder share family recipes and laughter from their new cookbook You Can Make This!

In this heartwarming episode of Knead To Know, Gemma Stafford and Ami Shukla sit down with The Office star Angela Kinsey and her husband Joshua Snyder, the duo behind Baking with Josh & Ange! They open up about blending families through food, how soup sparked their love story, and the recipes that made it into their gorgeous new cookbook, You Can Make This!

📚 Get Josh & Angela’s NEW book, You Can Make This here → https://amzn.to/43smTT8

🍪 Listen for:

• The soup that started their relationship ❤️

• Why their kids took over the kitchen (and the cleanup!)

• Josh’s secret to perfect granola clusters

• Fried Ice Cream nostalgia — made easy

📌 ABOUT KNEAD TO KNOW

Knead to Know is the #1 baking entertainment podcast hosted by Bigger Bolder Baking’s Gemma Stafford and culinary director Ami Shukla. Every week, we break down the latest baking trends, timeless techniques, and the stories behind the recipes that make baking joyful.

👩‍🍳 ABOUT THE BOLD BAKING NETWORK

The Bold Baking Network is a creator-led, digital-first media company founded by chef Gemma Stafford and Kevin Kurtz. It’s home to Bigger Bolder Baking, Knead to Know, and a growing lineup of shows from the world’s boldest baking voices.

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