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Making a gingerbread house
Baking and decorating a gingerbread house is one of the sweetest traditions of the season. And if you have kids home for the holidays making a gingerbread house together can be a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. Read on for a tried-and-true gingerbread recipe that’s sturdy enough to build and delicious enough to eat plus a how-to video and tips for assembling and decorating your sweet creation.
You will need to set aside several days to make a typical gingerbread house from scratch. This will give you time to cut and bake the dough assemble the house and let it dry and finally decorate it.
Follow the recipe instructions to cut and bake your gingerbread house pieces. To ensure they are sturdy enough to build with you may want to leave them in the oven with the door ajar after turning the oven off so they have extra time to dry. Some bakers like to place a baking sheet on top of the gingerbread while it bakes to prevent it from puffing up.
