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The Christmas season is a busy one here at Montgomery Bakehouse, but one of the reasons we love it so much is that we get to share some of our favorite family recipes with our loyal customers. German baking traditions have been part of our heritage since Mum-Mum and Pop-Pop came to America from Germany in 1938, and we proudly continue these tasty holiday customs here in Texas three generations later.

Be sure to stop by and try one of our German delights this season:

Stollen

Stollen, or Christstollen, is a bread that was traditionally made without milk or butter in Medieval Europe, when the Advent season was a time to give up many creature comforts (similar to Lent). The church changed the rules to allow those ingredients, which let German bakers turn stollen into a delicious Christmas tradition. Fun fact: Legend has it that the “hump” on the loaf represented the camel’s hump and the candied fruit inside symbolized the jewels brought to Jesus by the Wise Men.

Springerle

These white cookies are stamped with festive images; in fact, the name springerle means “little knight,” probably in reference to popular pictures on the biscuits of the time. Some historians think that they were originally made by poor Pagans who couldn’t afford an actual animal sacrifice in holy festivals — a picture would have to do. Today, springerle is full of pictures of Christmas symbols and holiday cheer.

Pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse translates to “pepper nuts,” a nod to the aromatic spices used to flavor these small holiday cookies. Think of it as the German version of gingerbread, with a nice dusting of snowy powdered sugar to finish the seasonal look. Try them for yourself this month — we’re even open on Sundays from 10-3 throughout December!

The happy madness of the holiday season is heading our way — are you ready? If you’re worried about getting everything done, Montgomery Bakehouse will help you celebrate the season with delicious treats that are ready right when you need them, so you can spend more time on enjoying all those holiday parties, and family get-togethers. We’ve got just the thing for every occasion, so you never have to worry about showing up empty-handed.

We’re Open Sundays in December from 10 AM – 3 PM

Business Parties & Corporate Gifts

Whether you’re in charge of planning the annual office shindig or just need to contribute to the potluck table, we’ve got plenty of Christmas cookie trays that are perfect for a crowd. Our special holiday trays are packed with a mix of butter cookies, festive cut-outs and chocolate butter cookies that are sure to please. We also have breakfast trays and a range of pastries and brownies if you’re looking for something that will stand out at your event. Need to spread a little holiday cheer for your clients? Find the perfect package at Montgomery Bakehouse – we’ve got a sleigh-full of options to choose from!

Family Get-Togethers

When your family gathers for the holidays, make sure everyone gets their favorite dish. That could mean cookies for the kids, but we’ve also got over a dozen fresh pies to choose from, so you can cater to everyone’s sweet tooth. We also make traditional fruit cake — and if you think you don’t like fruitcake, we guarantee we can change your mind! Cheese cakes and traditional layer cakes round out your choices.

For the Host

Show your appreciation for the host of your holiday dinner parties with a thoughtful gift basket. Our Christmas cut-out cookie box or Christmas cookie tin make excellent gifts that can be enjoyed at the table together or stowed away for private enjoyment later on. A sweet gift instead of the usual bottle of wine is sure to make an impression!

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