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What spice is most associated with gingerbread and speculaas
Cinnamon
Why should a roast turkey be rested before carving
To allow the juices to redistribute
What traditional leavening is used in authentic panettone
Natural sourdough starter
What fat is traditionally used in classic British mince pies
Suet
What culinary term describes studding a ham with cloves
Clouté
Which sugar stage is used when making nougat
Firm ball stage
Why is alcohol added to Christmas fruitcakes
To preserve the cake and enhance flavour
What is the main role of egg whites in pavlova
To create structure through foam
What protein in egg whites allows them to form stable foams
Albumin
What European wood is traditionally used to smoke meats like ham
Beech
What type of sauce is bread sauce
A thickened milk-based sauce
Which spice comes from the dried flower buds of a tree
Cloves
What traditional Christmas dessert is steamed rather than baked
Christmas pudding
Which country traditionally eats KFC for Christmas dinner
Japan
What meat is most commonly served at Christmas in Australia
Seafood (especially prawns)
What dessert is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy instead of cake
Panettone
