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Christmas Gingerbread House
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Ingredients
What you need.
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- gingerbread dough{'all-purpose flour': '4 cups', 'ground ginger': '2 tbsp', 'ground cinnamon': '2 tsp', 'ground nutmeg': '1/2 tsp', 'baking soda': '1 tsp', 'salt': '1/2 tsp', 'butter': '1 cup', 'brown sugar': '1 cup', 'eggs': '2', 'molasses': '1 cup'}
- royal icing{'powdered sugar': '4 cups', 'egg whites': '3', 'cream of tartar': '1/2 tsp'}
- decorations{'candies': 'assorted', 'sprinkles': 'various colors', 'food coloring': 'as needed'}
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Preparation
How to cook.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and molasses
- Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Chill dough for 1 hour
- Roll out dough and cut house pieces using templates
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes
- Cool completely
- Make royal icing
- Assemble house using royal icing as cement
- Decorate with candies and additional icing
- Add butter and sugar to bowl, mix 30 sec/speed 4
- Add eggs and molasses, mix 20 sec/speed 3
- Add dry ingredients, knead 2 min/dough setting
- Follow traditional method for rolling, cutting, and assembly
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Notes from the chef
Tips.
- Make templates from cardboard before cutting dough
- Let pieces dry overnight before assembly
- Use cans to support walls while icing dries
- Keep royal icing covered when not in use
- Work in a cool, dry environment
- Make extra pieces in case of breakage
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