Pompe à l'huile

Pompe à l'huile is an old, traditional dessert bread with a base of olive oil originating from the French region of Provence. It is typically flavored with orange-blossom water and lemon zest. The bread is characterized by its intricate decorations resembling leaves and stars. Pompe à l'huile is prepared on every Christmas Eve, and it belongs in the category of the famous 13 Christmas desserts–it is served as a dessert at the end of the Christmas meal, along with 12 other desserts, symbolizing Christ's Disciples.