Complete Homemade Gingerbread House Recipe & Guide

Complete Homemade Gingerbread House Recipe & Guide

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Make a classic gingerbread house from scratch with detailed instructions for baking, constructing and decorating. Perfect holiday project.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Cooling rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen scale
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour.
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda.
  • 2 tsp ground ginger.
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon.
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice.
  • 1/4 tsp salt.
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened.
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar.
  • 1 large egg, room temp.
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses.
  • 1 tbsp water.
  • 1/2 cup (95g) shortening.
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter.
  • 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar.
  • 2 tbsp milk.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/8 tsp salt.
  • Royal icing.
  • Assorted candies.

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