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To prepare the gingerbread house, start with the dough: in the bowl of a mixer, add the sifted flour, granulated sugar, cold butter cut into pieces, and all the ground spices: cinnamon (1), ginger, ...

Note: This is a mild, sweet, light dough that is very versatile. A dark gingerbread dough recipe follows. If you use honey in either recipe, the dough may spread a little when baked. 1/2 cup light ...

For many of us, gingerbread houses are as much a part of Christmas as decorated trees and candy canes. Whereas some people vary the traditional ski chalet or wood cabin by turning their gingerbread ...

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Professional bakers explain the structural techniques that prevent gingerbread houses from collapsing. For structurally sound gingerbread houses, it's essential to use construction gingerbread, a ...

Gingerbread needs to chill after it's mixed, and it might need a chill after rolling and cutting. You should also set your built house aside before you decorate. Plan A Dream House Design a pattern, ...