You can order a Buche de Noel, like this one from St. Honore Boulangerie. Or you can make one yourself at home. It takes time but is worth the effort for what Joan Harvey calls "an irresistible twirl ...

For Paul and Marcia Masse, Christmas began in July. That's when their busy Berkeley bakery, Masse's, received its first call about a buche de Noel. Never mind that Christmas was still months away, or ...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 18- x 13-inch half sheet pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper. Lightly coat parchment with cooking spray. Set aside. Place egg yolks, vanilla, ...