Homemade Gingerbread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1 large egg.
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1 tablespoon water.
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3/4 cup brown sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.
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1/2 cup butter for frosting.
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Royal icing for assembly.
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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1/8 teaspoon salt.
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2 tablespoons milk.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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1/2 cup shortening.
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened.
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
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Assorted candies for decorating.
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2 teaspoons ground ginger.
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4 cups confectioners' sugar.
# Instructions:
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Grab your printed shapes for the gingerbread house and trim them out.
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Stir together the flour, salt, spices, and baking soda.
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Cream the butter with the sugar, mix in egg, molasses, and water. Fold in the dry blend.
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Split dough into portions, wrap it up, and pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
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Flatten dough on parchment to 1/4-inch thickness, slice out house shapes.
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House panels need 18 to 20 minutes at 350°F, chimneys bake for 12 to 13 minutes.
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Stick the walls together with royal icing and let dry an hour before adding the roof.
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Place roof pieces on top using royal icing. Attach an optional chimney too.
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Let the full structure sit for 4-6 hours so it's sturdy before decorations.
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Blend shortening with butter, then add confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk.
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Use icing, candies, and buttercream to jazz up your house.
# Notes:
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Give the house 4-6 hours to dry before adding decorations.
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You can break the project into smaller steps.
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Roll dough on parchment paper to avoid sticking.