Gingerbread Houses are fantastic Christmas decorations and even better to eat. Try our delicious recipe and make your own at home for the family to enjoy at Christmas.
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55 minutes
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Serves 6
Ingredients
200g butter, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup plain flour
3 1/2 cups self-raising flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup golden syrup
2 quantities of Royal Icing
Lollies for decorating
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the butter and sugar and process until fully combined.
- Add the flours, cinammon and ginger into the processor and process on high until fully combined.
- In a jug, mix the eggs with golden syrup. Pour into the food processor while the motor is running and process until all combined.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured bench and knead until smooth. Divide into 4 pieces and shape into flat discs. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove from the bling film and knead until pliable. Roll out to 5mm thick and cut to the template shapes. Re-roll offcuts and cut more shapes.
- Bake all pieces for 15-20mins at 180C or until golden. Leave to cool overnight on wire racks.
- When ready to assemble prepare the royal icing and set out lollies for decoration along with the cake board or heavy cardboard.
- Use the icing to glue the walls together and to the board. Use some heavy objects to support the walls as the icing sets.
- Place the roof on and use the icing to pipe snow and shingles. Complete the decoration and leave the dry.