Knead To Know Baking Entertainment

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gemma and Ami dive into the real reasons we bake for the holidays — from ancient traditions to modern Christmas and Hanukkah rituals — and how the sights, sounds, and smells of the season bring us together.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.comGingerbread in a Crock PotApple Cider Caramel SauceApple 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.