The holiday season is all about bringing loved ones together, and La Brea Bakery makes holiday entertaining both effortless and unforgettable. With delicious recipes and creative hosting tips, we’re here to help you shine.
Our artisan breads, made with wholesome, natural ingredients, bring the perfect balance of homemade flavor and texture—without the time and effort of baking from scratch. With nearly three dozen varieties expertly crafted by our bakers, all you need to do is choose your favorites at your local supermarket and get ready to savor the season.
Bread as Edible Decor
La Brea Bakery’s artisan bread is more than just delicious - it’s also great for making edible decor that looks beautiful on any holiday table:
- Elevate your holiday tablescape with a La Brea Bakery French Baguette crafted into a charming holiday candle holder. Just cut small holes evenly spaced along the top of the baguette, insert tealight candles, and light for an attractive addition to your festive decor.
- Craft a bread basket centerpiece. Use one or several woven baskets filled with a variety of breads such as our seasonal Take & Bake Savory Holiday Rolls and Cranberry Walnut Loaf, available only through December, and Roasted Garlic Loaf. Add holiday touches like evergreen branches, pine cones, dried citrus, and fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme for visual and aromatic appeal.
- For a quick and easy, yet delicious appetizer, start by hollowing out a La Brea Bakery Italian Round Loaf and tear and toast the leftover bread. Remove the lid from your favorite storebought dip and place it in the bread bowl. Serve with the toasted bread pieces and vegetables for dipping.
You can even use bread to make festive place cards. Attach a handwritten tag with each guest’s name on individual loaves like our Demi French Baguettes using twine or ribbon. Insert a sprig of rosemary for extra charm.
Quick and Delicious Appetizer Recipes
Start off your get-together the right way, with flavorful appetizers that won’t take long to make:
Whipped Feta Hot Honey Crostinis
Featuring crusty crostinis made with La Brea Bakery Sourdough Baguette, these hors d’oeuvres look beautiful and taste even better. Simply top each crispy slice with a blend of feta and cream cheese, chopped pecans, a sprig of rosemary, and a drizzle of hot honey.
Rosemary Dipping Oil
Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper for a dip that everyone will love. Serve with La Brea Bakery Demi French Baguettes, the perfect size for individual servings.
DIY Crostini Bar
Give your guests the gift of variety with a DIY crostini bar, featuring crostinis made with our classic French Baguettes. Provide lots of topping options, such as fruits and vegetables, spreads, nuts, cheeses, fresh herbs, jams, chutneys, honey, and balsamic glaze.
Hang Onto That Leftover Bread
Just because the party is over doesn’t mean your enjoyment of La Brea Bakery bread has to be. Make good use of those leftover baguettes, loaves, and rolls — here are a few ideas:
Bread Pudding
A warm custard made from milk, butter, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon combines with roughly cubed La Brea Bakery French Baguette to make a sweetly delicious breakfast or brunch dish.
Breadcrumbs
Plain breadcrumbs made with any slightly stale La Brea Bakery bread make a tasty, crunchy addition to casseroles and roasted vegetables. Make them even more flavorful by adding parmigiano reggiano and parsley; garlic and herbs; or lemon zest and mint.
Croutons
Use leftover La Brea Bakery bread (any variety) to make delicious croutons to garnish salads and soups. Simply toss roughly cubed bread with olive oil and your desired seasonings and bake until crunchy.
La Brea Bakery’s traditional artisan bread is the ideal choice for all of your holiday gatherings. Made with wholesome ingredients, it helps you make wholesome holiday memories as you break better bread with the ones you love.
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