Pain d'Epices (French Gingerbread) with Chocolate and Orange

[@cherylkeys1284]

Looks wonderful but I’m confused. The printed recipe says 2/3 cup honey but the video says 1/2 cup. Please clarify.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

I'm so sorry! It should be 2/3 cup of honey! Follow the written recipe, apologies!

[@kristidollar6777]

CAN'T WAIT to receive your book!!!❤❤❤

[@KudosKitchen]

Beth, This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this delicious holiday bread!! Those flavors and spices are what my Christmas dreams are made of. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Notturnoir]

Want to try sorghum syrup instead of honey

[@josephruggiero1280]

So nice for you to incorporate French traditions into your Christmas recipes! So proud you are settling in but we miss you so much here during the holidays!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

I know! We miss you so much too! Looking forward to our February visit! I'll make this for you then! Ha!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Merry Christmas, Mr Ruggiero and to your lovely wife as well. 🎄

[@drhumajunaid8142]

Wow it looks so delicious and yummy.perfect dish for this winter.thanx Beth for sharing your amazing recipes with us

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww, thanks so much! I hope you love it!

[@L0ckSoul44]

Totally unrelated to the recipe but you look absolutely stunning! Love the top that you are wearing, so festive and so comfy!❤

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww thanks! I just love a good cozy sweater! 😅🎄It's from Sezane :). Here's the link! seza.ne/QJb6vq5P5T

[@pattyhastings4648]

Thank you for all your wonderful videos throughout the year Looking forward to next years videos ,your new life in France.. ooh la la Wishing everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎉 🩷💙🩷🩷🐶 Cheers 🥂 🎉

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Thanks so much! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well! 🎉🥂

[@TheVideomantra]

What a delightful recipe. Orange in cakes is such an underrated flavor

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

It really us! And with the chocolate it's such an amazing combo!!

[@thebalancedbiteregina]

What a beautiful cake! I definitely want to try and make it! Maybe for New Years! Merry Christmas Beth!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

It would be beautiful for New Year's Eve! I hope you love it!

[@thebalancedbiteregina]

@@EntertainingWithBeth I am sure I will!! Thank you Beth!! 🥰

[@estherhounsell8579]

Love your sweater!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh thanks! It's so cozy! It's from Sezane :). Here's the link! seza.ne/QJb6vq5P5T

[@joya_8]

What a beautiful and easy hostess gift to bring. THANK YOU, BETH! You're the best! Happy Holidays!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You're very welcome! Happiest of holidays to you too!!! 😊

[@jolab1810]

I can almost smell it baking! Merry Christmas, Beth!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Oh yes the fragrance that fills your kitchen is just divine!!

[@essbee9352]

Ok Beth, it seems like every time I'm looking for a new recipe, you show up🤣 I've been trying to decide what to bring to a Holiday Brunch tomorrow and I believe I have all the ingredients (a Christmas miracle)! Thanks once again and Happy Holidays to you and your family❤❤

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! You’re going to love this! It’s such a delicious and festive treat! 🎄 I hope it's a hit!! :)

[@jacksmom3612]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄🎄🎄

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@c.m.gilmore3311]

You are a breath of fresh air! Merry Christmas.

[@ChristelJensen]

Another great one Beth😊❤️ Thank you for all your fabulous recipes, and Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤🎄🎁

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Same to you! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)

[@5mullys]

This recipe looks so good! Can’t wait to try it. I pre-bought your book and am looking forward to getting it next year. Merry Christmas! 😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww thank you!! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for the support! :)

[@evelina2363]

Perfect timing Beth! Thank you!

[@myhappynest6125]

Oh that recipe looks divine. Must make😍

[@myhappynest6125]

And preordered your cookbook Beth. Coming to my Summer home in June. Can’t wait😍

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

It’s such a delicious and festive treat!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww YAY! So happy to hear that! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for the support! :)

[@sandyfeet9502]

Wow, Beth, another WINNER!! Is this recipe in the book? I can't wait to try it since it's so different from all the usual Christmas cakes and bread. Thank you so much for sharing it. Wishing you, the girls, and Phillippe a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bisous and see next year 😘😘

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Thank you! Same to you! Nope this one isn't in the book :). (But there's a great cranberry orange bread that is ha!) Happiest of holidays to you too!! :)

[@mojotarvin522]

Looks delicious! Merry Christmas, Beth!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Thank you! You too! :)

[@Ramyapad19]

I need to try this soon for me and I love chocolate BTW cant wait to make your recipes soon for me and will be buying your cookbook in june next year

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You’re going to love it! It’s such a delicious and festive treat! 😊 Thanks so much for your support on the book!!

[@trinamartini7375]

Happy Holidays!!!! The gingerbread looks so good!!!!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You're going to love this recipe! It’s such a delicious and festive treat! Happy holidays to you too!!

[@louiselewis5061]

Sounds and looks fabulous! Merry Christmas!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Merry Christmas to you too! It's such a perfect festive treat!

[@lindaromano3734]

Merry Christmas Beth! ❤️🍁🎄☃️🕊👏

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Same to you!!

[@deniseharrell1591]

Joyous Joyous Noel, Beth and everyone!❤❤❤

[@hilaryquinn8673]

I’m intrigued! It looks delicious!

[@LuLu-sy8oz]

It looks very moist, another recipe winner. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh it is! So moist and delicious! A very Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@heidid5275]

Bonjour Beth, joyeux noel! Le pain d’epices a l’air delicieux. I’m definitely going to make this soon. Merci pour la recipe! ❤️🎄✌️🎁🎅⛄️🛷💰🍻🥂Que dieu benisse. 😘

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Joyeux Noel to you too! :)

[@ke380]

Beth, I hope your Christmas in France is magical!!!💫

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Same to you! :)

[@peiji.elanor]

This looks delicious. I love anything gingerbread😋 I've been making the amaretti's for all my friends.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Me too! Especially this time of year! :) I'm so glad the amaretti cookies have been a hit!

[@SharonHenscheid]

Merry Christmas ❄️🎄💕

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@GinaLola]

Joyeux Noel! The spice bread looks delicious! Thank you for showing us how!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh it is! Really yummy and so festive! Hope you enjoy!!

[@jennlym2106]

Looks so yummy! Can't wait for your book to arrive!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Me too ha!! Lots of yummy recipes in there! :)

[@deniseharrell1591]

Sounds yummy! Can you now maybe do some recipes with quatre epices, which I've read is for savory dishes, but I have no idea what to do with a spice jar of them!❤❤❤❤

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I've had it on rubbed on a pork loin roast and I've had it sprinkled on potato wedges, then roasted. I think it would also be delicious on simple roasted skin on chicken legs or thighs and drumsticks. I think it would overpower white meat chicken, but I could be wrong. Of course it would be delicious in a spice cake or bread or in a cookie like pfeffernusse.

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you

[@Behind_the_Wall_of_Sleep]

That looks amazing. I reckon it would be nice as the base of a trifle, soaked in marsala with mascarpone and custard and cream on top with the caramelised mandarins to garnish.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh my yes and yes! Sounds totally fabulous!!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Gasp! That sounds like an elegant party all by itself! 🎉

[@sandimcdougall2909]

I’m going to try this today for neighbor Christmas gifts.

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yes! Great idea! I hope it's a hit! :)

[@Sun-Soul]

Joyeux Noël Beth! ✨🎄❤️🎄✨

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Same to you and your family! :)

[@elizabethlock6169]

A question, Beth! Sometimes these European recipe ingredients need to be adjusted for US and Canada....to help the moisture and rising, etc. Will this one work well over here, exactly as it is set out in your video? It looks wonderful!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

It's so funny you ask that because I have been spending months testing various ingredients here to make sure they align with what we have in the States since 50% of my Audience is US-Based. So I use American baking soda when baking (I order it on Amazon) I figured out that T55 flour is closest to American purpose flour and depending on the recipe, I add a little water to compensate for the French butter that has about 2% more fat in it than US Butter. But given these adjustments I think you should have great success with this recipe! But do let me know if you encounter any issues?

[@elizabethlock6169]

@EntertainingWithBeth Thank you so much for your reply. Interesting! I am European originally, and when I first came here, I brought over my tried and true cookbooks from Europe. My first batch of cup cakes turned into little hard buttons at the bottom of the cake papers. There were a few other recipes that also didn't quite work out for me, so I soon started collecting North American cookbooks. Thank you, Beth. A Very Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!

[@BigMomma_86]

Ooh just in time. Made your gingerbread cake last yr and now I'll make this one. Thanks again for the recipes. Merry Xmas

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yay! I love that cake too! Consider this one its easier "French Cousin" :)

[@BigMomma_86]

@EntertainingWithBeth let's just hope I find gr ginger. Last yr I had to borrow Lil from friends. It's hard to find at the grocery store. Crossfinger.... Can't wait to try it.

[@noushintehrani190]

Hi Beth, I love everything you share and I am following your KZbin channel for years. I am wondering if it is possible to bake this Pain Epise cake without eggs? If it is possibly, how do you recommend? It is going to be this yummy looking without eggs too? Thank you and happy holidays

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh sure you could try it by swapping in Apple Sauce instead of the eggs :) 1/4 cup (60 ml) of apple sauce for each egg. So 1/2 cup (120ml) total. Hope you enjoy!

[@noushintehrani190]

@ Thank you

[@meri8746]

Have to try this, Beth! Yummy!! Beautiful environment for the filming! Soft, calm Christmas colors! Merry Christmas! ✨🌲✨ Can’t wait to see what France holds for us in 2025! 💖

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and the recipe! ✨🌲✨ Merry Christmas to you too! :)

[@xcrismendx]

I just made it!! Delicious!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryjoan4128]

Fabulous merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄🎁

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Merry Christmas to you too! 🎉

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Oooo...you had me at anise! 😂 This looks so good! I was so sure I had marmalade and then... disappointment. I guess I decided not to order it or they were out (seems unlikely) last time. I have an order scheduled for Monday so I think I'll add it and surprise myself with your beautiful bread for Christmas! I love gingerbread and the addition of the orange is just the nudge to take it over the top! 🍊 Merry Christmas, Beth. ✨🎄✨

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Oh it is! You'll love this one Lucinda! It's the most delicious thing! I keep going back to the kitchen and saying "Oh just one more little slice!" Ha! It's so addictive ha! Happiest of Holidays to you and your family!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@ Looks like you're up early and I'm up late! 😂

[@MarySchlotter]

Beth as always simple directions and looks so good ! I’m making this for sure . Merry Christmas and a Happy New year ! ( I asked for your cook book- pre order for Christmas ) ~ Mary

[@teresaproano7984]

Beth this recipe looks amazing. I will be sure to try it. IS there a way for me to check if I preordered your cookbook? I thought I did through one of your links but not sure.

[@byronchandler667]

Joyeux Noël, mon belle Beth. 🤗🤗🤗

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Same to you Byron!!

[@hygieagaloos6934]

Hi Beth I pre order the cook book in Amazon be here June cant wait to start browsing

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww me too! I hope you will enjoy browsing through the pages and planning all your future parties! :) So many yummy recipes in there, sure to become new favorites!

[@SmartieAndSteveo]

:) Love it! Thanks, Beth!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Aww thanks! So glad you like it! 😄

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

Oooh la la😅😅😅😅...I want to make this now, but I'm out of marmalade and anise. I really want to make this. Oh well , tomorrow is another day. I'm not going out to the store, too cold😅😅😅😅....merci Beth. 😊😊

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Ha! Oh will be good really any time of year! Make it for New Years! :)

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

@EntertainingWithBeth will do, thanks 😊

[@johnwalihura6304]

my honey has crystalized and yet still soft...can I use for this recipe

[@5mullys]

Yes you can. You may want to place the jar of honey in a bowl of warm water to melt the crystals and the proceed with the recipe.

[@johnwalihura6304]

@@5mullys Thank you so much

[@NorthIdahogardener]

Just a quick question/correction…..2-¼ cups AP flour is actually 270 gm. Recipe says 315 gm. Which amount is correct? It looks so good….hoping to make this tomorrow!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

315 g is the measurement you want. So if you do an internet search for the conversation of cups to grams for flour, you will find all kinds of measurements! Ha! It can vary greatly. Mainly based on how people measure, scoop method (from a bag or canister) or spoon in method, and what they consider a cup, a shake off at the top or leveling off with a knife etc.Personally for me, I stopped using internet sources for conversions and prefer to weigh each ingredient myself the way I measure, with the exact ingredients I am using. I did this also for my cookbook, to ensure everyone would get the same results I do. If you are outside the US, another tip is to use the T55 flour (I had no idea how many flours were here in France! And it has taken me months to find the flour that reacts like American AP Flour, so definitely use the T55 if you have a choice :) Sorry for the long winded answer but I hope it helps :)

[@GuisborneAdmirer]

Merci! I just made it and wanted to post a pix but not allowed!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

Bummer! In the old days, you could do that on KZbin, but maybe you can post it on Facebook or Instagram? I’d love to see it! How did it turn out?

[@GuisborneAdmirer]

@@EntertainingWithBeth beautifully! Will eat it tonight avec des amis!

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Hmmm I like this version! Might have to sub Agave for honey... allergy.

[@heikeferdinandt7258]

❤❤❤🎄🎉🎁☃️🥂

[@jankitteringham8483]

🇬🇧🥰💐

[@ruwanigerulat8490]

🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪👍

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you