Gingerbread house

Step 1/7

• ⅛ tsp flaxseed (ground)
• ⅓ tbsp water

• small bowl

Mix ground flaxseed with a part of the water in a small bowl. Set aside for approx. 5 min.

Step 2/7

• 133⅓ g flour
• 41⅔ g demerara sugar
• ⅔ tsp pumpkin pie spice mix or mixed spice
• ⅓ tsp baking soda
• 75 g molasses
• 41⅔ g margarine

• standing mixer or hand mixer with dough hooks

In the meantime, add flour, demerara sugar, spices, baking soda, flaxeed-water-mix, margarine, and molasses to a standing mixer. Knead until a smooth dough forms.

Step 3/7

• plastic wrap

Wrap dough in plastic wrap, transfer to refrigerator, and let rest for approx. 1 h.

Step 4/7

• flour for work surface

• Christmas tree- and gingerbread men-shaped cookie cutters
• stencil for gingerbread house
• baking sheet
• oven
• cooling rack
• parchment paper
• knife
• rolling pin

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Flour work surface and roll dough out until approx. 1/2 finger thick. Using stencils (you will find them in the last step), cut out shapes needed for a gingerbread house. Cut Christmas tree shapes and gingerbread men out of remaining dough. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for approx. 10 – 20 min., in batches if necessary. The pieces should be golden brown with a slightly firm surface. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 5/7

• 66⅔ g confectioner’s sugar
• ⅔ tbsp water
• Christmas-themed sprinkles or other edible decoration

• piping bag
• small bowl

Meanwhile, mix confectioner’s sugar with just enough water to form a thick icing. Once pieces have cooled, decorate with icing using a piping bag. If desired, decorate with sprinkles or other edible decorations. Set aside to dry completely.

Step 6/7

• 33⅓ g sugar
• ⅔ tbsp water

• pastry brush
• serving plate
• small saucepan

Melt sugar and a little water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until a dark caramel forms. Carefully dip bottom of house pieces in caramel and stick to a serving plate. Use caramel to stick together other inner edges and to attach Christmas trees and gingerbread men.

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For your gingerbread house cut out each template from the dough twice. You can also take the measurements and make your own stencils. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!