The scent of cinnamon and cloves, nutmeg and cardamom, clementine zest and roasting chestnuts… Is there anything more evocative at Christmas than scent? And, more specifically, the scent of festive baking? So many countries have their own take on a richly spiced, enriched loaf - Germany has stollen, Italy has panettone, Sweden has Saint Lucia buns - and in Scotland we have Yule bread. Here’s my take on the tradition: spiced buns with dried fruit, spices and a melting marzipan middle.