Gingerbread House Recipe (VIDEO)

Bahan-bahan (1 porsi)

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) water
• royal icing (the “glue”)
• assorted candies (see post for suggestions)
• 1/2 cup (95g) shortening, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt