Its a two or three day process. 1. Make dough. 2. Assemble house. 3. Decorate.
DOUGH
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
3 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cups unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg slightly beaten
In a large bowl mix flour, salt , spices and baking powder. Add brown sugar and mix.
In a separate bowl mix molasses, oil and egg.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or over night.
TO BAKE
Preheat 300.
Cover a 17x11 jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides) with tin foil. Press and roll dough evenly on sheet.
Bake 30 minutes.
Cut shapes with sharp knife IMMEDIATELY after removing from oven.
Note: You need 6 pieces. Front and back, two sides, and two roof pieces.
ASSEMBLING THE HOUSE
1 egg white
1/4 cream of tartar
1 half pound of confectioners sugar
Mix ingredients and beat until stiff.
I use rubber bands and paper clips to hold the roof on until the goop dries. Let the goop dry completely overnight.
DECORATING
Make more goop. Glue candy.
Cover goop with a damp cloth when not in use so it does not dry out.
HAVE FUN
Which I was there.
Love,
Mom
Here is an idea for the pieces. Make sure the sides of the house are the same height. I use four inches when I cut one from one pan.
