How To Make an Easy Gingerbread House
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from goluxx and more videos in the Candy & Sweets category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com “Easy gingerbread house” may sound like an oxymoron, but our step-by-step guide turns this daunting holiday project into a cakewalk. To complete this How-To you will need: At least three days to prepare Gingerbread cookie dough Plastic wrap Poster board or cardboard Wax paper Rolling pin Flour 2 cookie sheets Shortening or nonstick cooking spray A foam core base Royal icing A cloth Pastry bag Candies for decorating Canned goods Step 1: Prepare the dough Make a double batch of gingerbread dough, seal it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Step 2: Make a model house Design a house by cutting out pieces of poster board or cardboard for the walls, roof, and chimney. Don’t forget to cut windows and a door in some pieces. Step 3: Preheat oven Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take the dough out of the fridge and let it sit for 10 minutes. Step 4: Shape the dough On a large piece of wax paper, roll out the dough to a quarter-inch thickness. Lightly dust the dough with flour to keep it from sticking to your rolling pin. Step 5: Cut the dough Use your cardboard cutouts as guides to cut the dough into parts. Tip: Bake extra pieces in …
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