Christmas Masterclass 2014the Great British Bak... May 2026

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

(Mary Berry) : A French "King's Cake" made of puff pastry with a hidden almond frangipane filling. Christmas Genoa Cake Christmas Masterclass 2014The Great British Bak...

: The Great British Bake Off: Christmas book (published October 2014) includes these masterclass recipes along with 100 other festive ideas from past contestants. Christmas Masterclass - The Great British Bake Off - BBC The 2014 masterclass focused on providing alternatives to

(Paul Hollywood) : A festive, twisted yeast-leavened "crown" that serves as a decorative alternative to standard mince pies. Galette des Rois Christmas Masterclass - The Great British Bake Off

: Full step-by-step methods are hosted on the BBC Food Christmas Masterclass page.

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.

The featured judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood preparing six festive recipes inspired by European traditions. This guide details the featured bakes and key techniques from the special episode. Featured Recipes