Gingerbread House Recipe Recipe
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Ingredients: 6 3/4 C flour 1 T cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 C corn syrup 1 1/4 C packed brown sugar 1 C margarine
Royal Frosting: 1 lb. powdered sugar 3 egg whites at room temperature 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
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Directions:Stir together dry ingredients in large bowl.
Combine corn syrup, sugar, and butter in 2 quart sauce pan. Heat, stirring constantly over medium heat until butter is melted.
Pour syrup mixture into flour mixture. Use heavy duty mixer or hands to mix well. Chill dough 1 hour until it is room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350º.
Roll out dough on parchment paper to 1/8" thickness. Cut out shapes as needed for pattern. Bake 12 - 15 minutes until golden brown.
Royal icing: Sift sugar. Put egg whites in mixer bowl. Add sugar and cream of tartar to egg whites while stirring. After all sugar is incorporated, beat on high speed until thick and very white (at least 5-7 minutes). It should hold a stiff peak.
Form houses by cementing the gingerbread pieces together with frosting. Let sit until dry and stable before decorating. |
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