Ho ho ho! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means… making gingerbread houses! If you’re new to the game or just need a refresher, you’ve come to the right place. Your girl is here to teach you the way of the gingerbread house with this step-by-step tutorial!
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
First things first, you need to gather up all of the necessary supplies. You’ll need gingerbread dough, royal icing, an assortment of candies for decoration, and a gingerbread house pattern. Don’t have a pattern? No worries, you can easily find one online or make your own.
Step 2: Bake That Gingerbread
Now that you have your supplies, it’s time to bake that gingerbread! Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness, then use your pattern to cut out the pieces for your house. Be sure to have a separate piece for the front, back, two sides, and the roof.
Step 3: Build That House
It’s time to get building! Use your royal icing to “glue” the pieces together. Start with the front and one side, then attach the back and the other side. Once those are set, attach the roof pieces. Let it dry for at least an hour before decorating.
Step 4: Decorate, Decorate, Decorate!
The most fun part of building a gingerbread house is the decorating! Use your royal icing to attach candies and other decorations to your heart’s content. Get creative and have fun with it.
And there you have it, folks! You are now a gingerbread house-building pro. Happy holidays!
