Name: Gingerbread House Recipe (VIDEO)
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 24 h
Yield: 1 house*
Ingredients: 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120ml) unsulphured or dark molasses; 2 Tablespoons water; royal icing (the "glue"); assorted candies (see post for suggestions); 1/2 cup (95g) shortening, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt