Search This Blog

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Gingerbread House Tutorial

I'm so pleased to share with you, that I recently WON the Dream House Award~2012~Gingerbread House Tour Display and Competition for Mt. Pleasant, PA!
It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun!
Here's the Dream House I created
          "Welcome to Gingerbread Land"
The trophy was made by Peter O'Rourke of O'Rourke Glass in Mt. Pleasant ~ www.aglassgift.com
The annual competition raises money for the www.woundedwarriorproject.com
 
Gingerbread photos available on
http://www.samantha-sweets.com/p/gingerbread.html?spref=fb

**********************************************************************************
Gingerbread House Tutorial from Samantha's Sweets...
     Create your own gingerbread house!  It's one of the magical things about the Christmas season.
   Here's how...

Ingredients:  Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cookie Mix ~in the pouch~ is a great cookie mix.  I add a little extra cinnamon and spices for an extra kick. 
Royal Icing:
Wilton Recipe~
3 tbsp. Meringue Powder
4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
6 tbsp. water    Beat all ingredients at low speed for 7-10 minutes or until icing forms peaks.
*You can also purchase royal icing mixes at specialty kitchen and party stores and just add water.
*I also use Candy Melts to construct my houses.  It works great!  Sometimes you may find a few cracks when it drys; just coat back over it.

Candy, fondant, gumpaste and sprinkles, are the other items I like to decorate with. 

Tutorial...
Dimensions of this template are... 
Front and Back: 4 x 4 inch square with 4inch angles(pitched roof)
Roof:  4 1/2inch by 5inch(width) rectangle  
Sides:  4 x 5 inch(width)
Gingerbread House Templates available on --http://www.patterns.gingerbreadbydesign.com/




The gingerbread should cut very well with out cracking, using a serrated knife. 

Yummy!

Candy Melts are great to use but cool off and harden quickly. 
It is a race against time, so you may want to use a piping bag with no decorating tip. 
 Construct the four pieces ~ front, back and 2 sides.  Hold in place, each piece, until set.  You may need an extra set of hands to help.  ; )





I like to brush on edible glitter and sparkle with my gingerbread house designs, for a whimsy effect.
Brush the edible glitter on the Neccos, fondant decorations and even the white chocolate candy melts.

This gingerbread house was made for a very special party project with
Jenny Dixon~my sweet party friend.
Check out her website  http://craftthatparty.blogspot.com/  Wait until you see the amazing dessert tables she put together for a whimsy and wonderful gingerbread decorating party!


Jenny's adorable party is now feautured on
Amy Atlas!!!
Check it out! http://blog.amyatlas.com/2012/12/18/a-gingerbread-girl-guest-dessert-feature/

Party by http://craftthatparty.blogspot.com/ 
Photography by http://www.facebook.com/studioonetwoonephotography?ref=stream
Printables by:  www.blushprintables.com/
Fondant Oreos and peppermint cupcake toppers by http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Sugar-Kisses/157585400962486?ref=stream
Desserts and cake by me
www.samantha-sweets.com

Having Fun and Gingerbread House Creations...




 Have a Sweet Christmas
from
Samantha's Sweets!

No comments:

Post a Comment