GINGERBREAD HOUSE DOUGH & ICING
Dough designed for gingerbread houses to with stand cracks and sagging but still delicious. Tips: * If your dough is too tough to roll-out, microwave for 10-15 seconds. * Use aluminum foil to roll-out, transfer and bake your pieces. Cut a piece of foil the same size as your baking sheet. Wipe your working surface with a damp sponge and lay the foil on top. This will prevent the foil from slipping. Sprinkle the foil with flour, roll-out your dough, cut your pieces, lift the entire piece of foil onto your baking sheet and bake. Use a fresh piece of foil for each roll-out. * A pizza cutter provides a quick, straight line for large pieces like walls and roofs. * Cut all windows and doors before baking. * Prevent a lopsided house by holding the sides in place until dry. * Pint-size zip-lock freezer bags make excellent frosting bags. Snip off the corner of the bag, fill with frosting, zip-lock closed and decorate. * Variety of candy used to decorate is more important than quantity. * Rice Krispie Treats, tinted green, make fun uniquely shaped bushes and trees.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 House
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring sugar, molasses, ginger and cinnamon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add baking soda (it will boil up). Place chopped butter in the bottom of a large mixing bowl and pour the molasses mixture on top. Mix to combine and stir in beaten egg. Gradually add flour. Knead until thoroughly combined, adding additional flour to obtain a stiff dough as needed. Divide in two. Form into rectangle-shaped mounds and cover with plastic wrap and chill.
- Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick rectangles according to the size you need for the templates. Cut out shapes and transfer to lined or prepared or non-stick baking sheets. Bake in a moderate oven 325°F for approximately 20 minutes or until the dough turns a uniform dark golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from sheet pan.
- Royal Icing: Place all ingredients in clean mixing bowl. Using whisk attachment combine ingredients on low speed. Increase speed to high and whip until mixture is stiff, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from mixer. (Hand held mixer will take few minute longer).
- Remove 3/4 of the mixture to another bowl and cover bowl with a damp towel until you are ready to use icing, or icing will dry and a crust will form. Replace mixer on machine, and on low speed, add additional powdered sugar for "cement" used to hold walls up.
- Note: If worried about raw egg whites, use meringue powder available at decorating supply and specialty food stores. Replace each egg white with 1 tablespoon meringue powder and 2 tablespoons warm water. Proceed with recipe.
- Icing tip: Caramelize about 1/2-1 cup of sugar use as "superglue" to construct the house. Dries fast and hard. Use the royal icing to cover up the seams and to stick on the candy.
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Christian Mbeng
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread house recipe I've ever tried. The dough is so easy to work with, and the icing is perfect.
Reyan Reyan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was the perfect way to make a gingerbread house with my kids.
Bashirkhan Qureshi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping you make the dough and icing, and they'll be so proud of the finished product.
Luckson Dube
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I loved this recipe. The dough was so flavorful, and the icing was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ivan Pro
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic gingerbread house. The dough is easy to work with, and the icing is delicious.
Qalbi Sermyagin
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The gingerbread house turned out beautifully, and it was so easy to make.
shristi shrestha dance
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread house recipe I've ever tried. The dough is so easy to work with, and the icing is perfect.
Wasid Khan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was the perfect way to make a gingerbread house with my kids.
Nawab Ijaz
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The gingerbread house was delicious and looked amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Zippy Flip
[email protected]I was so happy with how this gingerbread house turned out. It was the perfect addition to our holiday decorations.
Yami Ruiz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping you mix the dough and icing, and they'll be so proud of the finished product.
Motunrayo Amokeade
[email protected]The gingerbread house was a big hit at our holiday party. Everyone loved the way it looked and tasted. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Chohan Gaming
[email protected]My kids loved helping me make this gingerbread house. It was a great way to spend a winter afternoon. The house turned out so cute, and it was the perfect centerpiece for our holiday table.
Whaitiri delamere
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The gingerbread house was delicious and looked amazing. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again next year.
MD Masud Chouduary
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this gingerbread house with ease. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dough and icing came together quickly. My house didn't turn out as perfect as the one in the picture, but it was still
ahsan raaj
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread house recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and doesn't crumble, and the icing is smooth and glossy. My gingerbread house turned out beautifully, and it was a huge success
Wenzel
[email protected]This gingerbread house dough recipe was a hit with my family! The cookies turned out perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. We had a blast decorating the house, and it was a great way to get the k