Gingerbread House Kits(39)

How do you make strong gingerbread suitable for making a gingerbread house?

To make gingerbread extra stiff so that it doesn’t break when making a gingerbread house, you can use a high ratio of flour. It is also a good idea to leave gingerbread in an airtight container overnight after it has cooled to give it time to become crisp before trying to construct any walls.

What kind of frosting should I use on a gingerbread house?

Royal icing is ideal because it is thick so you can use it to cement your walls together, and it sets hard. It also looks great colored for decoration on the outside of the house. Many gingerbread house kits will come with ready-made icing for you to use.

Can I hang real gingerbread on the Christmas tree?

Gingerbread is traditional at Christmas and you can buy Christmas decorations made from plastic or wood, in the shape of gingerbread people. Some people also hang real gingerbread on their Christmas tree. You will need to make a hole in your gingerbread when it's soft, so you can hang a ribbon through the hole when it has hardened after cooking.