Not many wintry activities can get us in theholidayspirit quite like building agingerbread house.
(And isn’t that what the holiday season is really all about?)
Still, building a gingerbread house from scratch requires time and effort, along with some trial and error.
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Then, let it rest.
After all, every homegingerbread includedbegins with a good architect!
“you’re free to also use cookie cutters to make fun designs.”
Remembering to do this step will help your final product come out crisp and precise.
Check on the dough after a minimum of two hours.
If you want to trim the pieces after baking, this is your best chance to do it.
Additionally, keep all equipment wrapped in a damp paper towel for the same reason.
“And don’t worry if icing dries up and gets hard on surfaces.
That way, you don’t risk smudging the piping and knocking down gumballs.
Short encourages getting creative with pantry foods you already have lying around.
“Try shredded wheat cereal for thatched roofs or crackers and cookies for stepping stones,” she says.
The moisture in the fridge will impact its structure, according to David.
“It will get soft and dissolve the hard candies,” Short adds.
