Baking Great Bread at Home
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Give Bread Instead
December 2025
This holiday season, skip the gift cards. Bake something real.
Baking Great Bread at Home
Why Give Bread?
A homemade loaf says something a store-bought gift never can.
It says: I thought about you. I made time for you. I wanted you to have something warm.
This December, we're baking our way through the holidays. One loaf at a time. One gift at a time.
Join us.
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Win a Goldie from SourHouse!
The Goldie is the ultimate tool for perfect sourdough: it keeps your starter at the ideal temperature for consistent fermentation, every time.
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Bake a Gift Loaf
Share the warmth of homemade bread this season.
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Post in the Group
Snap a photo and share your creation with the community.
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Include #GiveBreadInstead
Each post with the hashtag counts as an entry!
That's it! Every qualifying post is an entry. The winner will be announced in January. Good luck!

Be sure to add "#GiveBreadInstead" in your post and comments to make it easy for us to find you.
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The Challenge
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Pick a recipe from our holiday collection
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Bake it for someone you care about
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Share it with #GiveBreadInstead
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Tag us so we can celebrate with you
Every post with the hashtag enters you to win the Goldie.
Entries open now through December 31
Your Holiday Baking Menu
Quick Breads
(No yeast, no wait)
  • Festive Christmas Banana Bread
  • Apple Cinnamon Loaf
Cinnamon Rolls
(Worth the effort)
  • Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls (Yudane Method)
  • Heavy-Cream Cinnamon Rolls
  • Double Cinnamon Rolls with Beetroot Twist
Holiday Classics
  • Traditional Christmas Stollen
  • Julekaka (Scandinavian Christmas Bread)
Festive Christmas Banana Bread
Banana bread dressed for December. Cranberries, pecans, dark chocolate.
Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner
Perfect for
Neighbors, coworkers, teachers
"It smells like you spent all morning baking, even though you threw it together fast."
Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls (Yudane Method)
Soft, aromatic rolls built on a Japanese-style yudane for extra tenderness.
Time
3 hours (including rise)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Perfect for
Christmas morning, holiday brunch gifts
"You pick one of these up and the dough practically sighs in your hand."
Heavy-Cream Cinnamon Rolls
The secret? Cold cream poured around the rolls right before baking.
Time
3 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Perfect for
Family gatherings, "wow" gifts
"They don't know why they're so soft or why the bottoms taste like warm pudding. It's the cream."
Traditional Christmas Stollen
Butter-rich, rum-soaked fruit, marzipan center. The one that feels like a German Christmas market.
Time
4 hours + overnight rest
Difficulty
Intermediate
Perfect for
Special gifts, holiday hosts
"Stollen tastes better the next day once the flavors settle."
Julekaka (Scandinavian Christmas Bread)
Cardamom, raisins, citron, almonds. A golden round loaf that smells like winter comfort.
Time
3 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Perfect for
Breakfast gifts, holiday tins
"It tastes like a Christmas morning you remember from childhood."
Holiday Star Bread (Beetroot Swirl)
Cinnamon filling, natural beetroot color, twisted into a poinsettia. The centerpiece that stops the room.
Time
3 hours 15 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Perfect for
Holiday centerpiece, Christmas morning, bread gifts
"Natural beetroot puree gives you the pink. No artificial dyes. Just roasted beets and a little patience."
How to Gift Your Bread
Wrap it right:
  • Parchment paper + twine (classic)
  • Kraft loaf boxes with a handwritten note
  • Foil pans with lids for cinnamon rolls
Include a card:
  • "Slice thick. Toast if you like."
  • "Warm 5-6 minutes before serving."
  • "Naturally pink — no dyes."
Deliver warm when you can. The smell does half the work.
Share Your Bakes
Post your creations in the group with #GiveBreadInstead
Every post is an entry to win the Goldie.
We'll feature the best bakes all month long.
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  • Instagram: @BakingGreatBreadatHome
Give Bread Instead
This December, bake with purpose.
Every loaf is a gift. Every gift is a connection. And one lucky giver takes home a Goldie.
#GiveBreadInstead
Baking Great Bread at Home — 2025
By Henry Hunter