Looking to spruce up your holiday this year? Maybe you’re a fan of Christmas traditions and you want to put a unique twist on one of them. Maybe you just like being creative and breaking the mold. Either way, building a gingerbread house might just be the perfect project for you.
Gingerbread Recipe & Printable House Template
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Not just anyone can make a gingerbread house. It requires creativity, attention to detail, and of course, some knowledge about what ingredients to use and what tools to use. The good news is, these days there’s a whole lot of online help to get you started.
Gingerbread House Recipe
The most basic recipe for a gingerbread house includes a butter, brown sugar, Egg, molasses and all-purpose flour, among a few other simple ingredients. Then you need to mix together all the ingredients and knead them into dough. You can let the dough rest for a few minutes and then start rolling it out and cutting out shapes for your gingerbread house. If you don’t have time to knead and roll the dough, there are plenty of online templates you can print and use.
Gingerbread Houses 2014 + Free Printable Pattern
Once you’ve got all the pieces cut out and ready to go, you need to bake them. Aim for an oven temperature of 350°F (176°C) and let the pieces bake for about 15-17 minutes. Once they’re baked, you can let them cool before you start assembling your gingerbread house.
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When it comes to assembling, you’re going to need some royal icing. This is a mix of powdered sugar and egg whites, or sometimes meringue powder, which is like a paste that’s used to bind the gingerbread house pieces together. You might also want to decorate your piece with various types of sprinkles, candies, and other treats.
Gingerbread House Template
PATTERNS FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSES