Bake Gingerbread Houses

Here are some simple tips to make your gingerbread house look like a professional build.

Create a model out of paper:

This helps you calculate the amount of dough and serves as a template when cutting out the parts.

Build in stages:

Bake one day and assemble the next, allowing the pieces to dry properly before putting the house together.

Trim the edges while they are soft:

When the gingerbread is freshly baked, trim the edges to get sharp and straight walls.

Assemble without burns:

Royal icing is a safer and just as effective alternative to burnt sugar. Make a stiff royal icing with egg whites and powdered sugar, and use it as glue. Let the icing dry a bit before assembling. It’s also a good idea to decorate the walls while they are flat, so the icing doesn’t run.