Christmas Masterclass

In the countdown to Christmas, Mary and Paul are getting festive in the kitchen. They have six new recipes to bake for the family, inspired by rich traditions from all over Europe. Paul kicks off with St Lucia buns, which are saffron buns traditionally eaten throughout Advent in Scandinavia. He also puts a twist on the traditional mince pie, while Mary makes a French galette and offers alternatives to traditional Christmas pudding. She makes a fruit-filled genoa cake and white chocolate and stem ginger cheesecake. The baking is topped off by Paul's kransekake - a spectacular tower of rings of delicate mixture that will bring everyone to the table.