{"id":8368,"date":"2024-12-12T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=8368"},"modified":"2024-12-09T12:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:41:39","slug":"how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Gingerbread House"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"recipeView-details\">\n<div class=\"recipeView-content\">\n<div class=\"recipeView-description\">This step-by-step instructional recipe will show you how to build a sturdy Gingerbread House for this holiday season.<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipeView-info\">\n<ul class=\"recipeView-info__list\">\n<li class=\"recipeView-info__item\"><i class=\"icon\"><\/i>\n<div><span class=\"name\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"value\">none<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipeView-info__item\"><i class=\"icon\"><\/i>\n<div><span class=\"name\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"value\">3 hr 30 min<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipeView-info__item amount\"><i class=\"icon\"><\/i>\n<div><span class=\"name\">Skill Level<\/span><span class=\"value\">Beginner<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"name\">Amount<\/span><span class=\"value amountValue\">1 house<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipeView-social\">\n<div class=\"socialLinks-container\">\n<ul class=\"socialLinks socialLinks--custom\">\n<li class=\"socialLinks-item socialLinks-item--pinterest\"><a class=\"socialLinks__link icon icon--pinterest\" title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-320\/&amp;media=https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/1280x1280\/products\/8264\/20499\/zumic1tesdk0bkyksu8d__39079.1729041112.jpg?c=1&amp;description=How%20to%20Build%20a%20Gingerbread%20House%20-%20Wilton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><span class=\"aria-description--hidden\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"socialLinks-item socialLinks-item--facebook\"><a class=\"socialLinks__link icon icon--facebook\" title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><span class=\"aria-description--hidden\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"socialLinks-item email\"><a class=\"socialLinks__link icon icon--email\" title=\"\" href=\"mailto:?subject=How%20to%20Build%20a%20Gingerbread%20House%20-%20Wilton&amp;body=https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><span class=\"aria-description--hidden\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"print-recipe\" class=\"recipeView-print button button--secondary button--small\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-320\/#\" data-ae-blurbtype=\"button\">Print Recipe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"productView-details product-options recipeView-tabs\">\n<div class=\"recipeView-tabs--container\">\n<div class=\"recipeTabs-contents\">\n<div id=\"recipeTab-ingredients\" class=\"recipeTab-content has-jsContent is-active\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"recipeTab-ingredient--container\">\n<h2 class=\"recipeTab-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ingredients ingredients--special ingredients--ingredients\" role=\"presentation\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\" role=\"presentation\">\n<p class=\"ingredient-name\">Pre-baked gingerbread house kit of your choice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ingredients ingredients--special ingredients--ingredients-title-2\">\n<li class=\"ingredient ingredient-title\">\n<h2 class=\"recipeTab-title\">Tools<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n<p class=\"ingredient-name\">Knife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n<p class=\"ingredient-name\">Scissors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n<p class=\"ingredient-name\">Spatula<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n<p class=\"ingredient-name\">Can or heavy container<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipeTab-method\" class=\"recipeTab-content has-jsContent\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<h2 class=\"recipeTab-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"recipeTab-ingredientContainer\">\n<div class=\"method-content\">\n<h3 id=\"ae-method-content-desc\" class=\"methodTitle\">Click to mark complete<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 1 &#8211;<\/span>Prepare the decorating bag with the pre-made gingerbread house icing, using either the one found in your kit or using your favorite icing recipe. Keep in mind, you&#8217;ll want the icing to have a stiffer consistency so it acts as a cement for your structure.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 2 &#8211;<\/span><b>Construct the Base of the House.<\/b>\u00a0Start by taking one side wall panel and one peaked wall panel. Pipe a thick line of icing along the bottom of the side wall panel. Then, pipe a thick line along the bottom and one of the inside edges of the peaked wall.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 3 &#8211;<\/span>Adhere the panels together so that the side wall is positioned on the inside edge of the peaked wall.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 4 &#8211;<\/span>Press the sides together and attach to the base. Hold in place for several minutes until the icing begins to set.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 5 &#8211;<\/span>Now, attach the other side wall and peaked wall in the same way.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 6 &#8211;<\/span>Press together and let dry for at least one hour before going to the next step.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 7 &#8211;<\/span><b>Add the roof.<\/b>\u00a0After the structure has dried, the roof pieces can be placed on top of the house base.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 8 &#8211;<\/span>Pipe icing along the angles of both peaked wall panels and along the top of the side walls.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 9 &#8211;<\/span>Now, pipe icing along one long side of one roof panel. (This will be the peak of the roof.) Position one roof section, so it meets the peaked wall and side wall edges.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 10 &#8211;<\/span>Hold this half in place while you add the other roof section.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 11 &#8211;<\/span>Adjust so that each side is even and the center seam meets. Press and hold in place several minutes to allow the icing to set.<\/li>\n<li role=\"checkbox\" aria-describedby=\"ae-method-content-desc\"><span class=\"ae-compliance-indent\">Step 12 &#8211;<\/span>Let your house dry at least two to three hours before decorating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notes-content\">\n<h3 class=\"notesTitle\">Notes<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"notesList\" role=\"presentation\">\n<li class=\"notesItem\" role=\"presentation\">\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>To make your own icing:<\/b>\u00a0If you want to make your own icing, royal Icing can also be used to assemble and decorate your Gingerbread House. Try our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wilton.com\/how-to-make-gingerbread-house-icing\/\">gingerbread house icing recipe<\/a>\u00a0for your own homemade gingerbread royal icing.<\/p>\n<p><b>To store icing:<\/b>\u00a0Store remaining icing in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Before reusing, re-whip the icing using a paddle attachment on low speed until it\u2019s back to the desired consistency.<\/p>\n<p><b>Using cornstarch, confectioners sugar, or granulated sugar when assembling or decorating:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cornstarch can be used to smooth icing without it sticking to your finger.<\/li>\n<li>Confectioners\u2019 sugar is used with fondant to reduce stickiness or dust your work surface before rolling it out.<\/li>\n<li>Granulated sugar is used to decorate candy pieces or frosting to achieve the look in pictures shown on the box. You may or may not need or choose to use these items, depending on the project or look desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Side panels tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior to assembling, measure side panels to ensure they are the same size. If your panels are not the same size a knife can be used to shave off excess.<\/li>\n<li>Sides can be propped up using a can or other heavy container until they dry.<\/li>\n<li>If a panel cracks or breaks, you can use icing to \u201cglue\u201d it back together. Just let it set for at least an hour, then continue assembling and decorating. You can also use icing or fondant decorations to cover up the crack if it shows on the outside of your house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips on adding the roof:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After assembling the back, side and front panels, let your house dry for about an hour before adding the roof.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t give your icing time to dry, the house could collapse from the weight of the roof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips for adding decorations to your gingerbread house:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After your house is fully assembled allow your house to dry for 2-3 hours prior to adding decorations.<\/li>\n<li>Granulated sugar is used to decorate candy pieces or frosting to achieve the look in pictures shown on the box. You may or may not need or choose to use these items, depending on the project or look desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Room Temperature:\u00a0<\/b>Temperature can greatly affect the longevity of your gingerbread house. If your kitchen is warm or the temperature is humid, the icing may melt or fall off your gingerbread house.<\/p>\n<p><b>Is my gingerbread house edible?<\/b>\u00a0Wilton gingerbread house kits are edible; however, we suggest keeping it in a cool, dry place and keeping it covered with plastic wrap at night to prevent dust from settling on your house. Your gingerbread house is edible for up to 5 days after decorating.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to preserve a gingerbread house:<\/b>\u00a0Once decorated, you can spray your house with clear acrylic spray or reinforce the inside of the house with cardboard cut to fit the pieces of each panel. Hot glue the cardboard to the inside of the house as you assemble. Keep in mind if you use these tactics to preserve your house, it will no longer be edible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-quote\">\n<div class=\"video-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo\">\n<div class=\"howTo-container\">\n<h3 class=\"howTo-title\">How To<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"howTo-list\">\n<li class=\"howTo-item lookup\" data-sku=\"WLTECH-331\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-attach-candy-to-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-331\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/original\/products\/8649\/21144\/upioyzm7lkqccbeixfvj__76022.1728510444.jpg\" alt=\"How to Attach Candy to a Gingerbread House\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Attach Candy to a Gingerbread House<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">Candy makes the house! Adding candy accents and decorations will turn your house from plain to festive in no time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item lookup\" data-sku=\"WLTECH-322\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-ice-a-smooth-gingerbread-house-roof\/wltech-322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/original\/products\/7605\/19450\/tcyubi6ldgzvufls4hkj__39666.1728509983.jpg\" alt=\"How to Ice a Smooth Gingerbread House Roof\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Ice a Smooth Gingerbread House Roof<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">Get a nice smooth finish to your roof with this simple technique. Leave it plain or add candy for a colorful touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item lookup\" data-sku=\"WLTECH-7873\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-make-snow-covered-windows-on-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-7873\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/original\/products\/7480\/19245\/lffandgq5e94mfyad58a__88110.1728509928.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Snow Covered Windows on a Gingerbread House\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Make Snow Covered Windows on a Gingerbread House<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item lookup\" data-sku=\"WLTECH-341\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-make-a-fondant-gingerbread-house-door\/wltech-341\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/original\/products\/7804\/19765\/xkxqvzp3cjeegfyoyeam__60617.1728510071.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make a Fondant Gingerbread House Door\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Make a Fondant Gingerbread House Door<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">Welcome guests to your gingerbread house with a festive door made of fondant. Add piping, candies, or holiday sprinkles to make your door unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wilton.com\/how-to-make-gingerbread-house-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/232x123\/wilton_logo_1710860002__57411_1717682514.original.png\" alt=\"How to Make Gingerbread House Icing\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Make Gingerbread House Icing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">Build amazing holiday traditions with your family by assembling and decorating a gingerbread house together! A fun and festive project to do with the kids, building a gingerbread house is a great activity to do on a snowy, cold winter weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wilton.com\/how-to-make-gingerbread-house-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/232x123\/wilton_logo_1710860002__57411_1717682514.original.png\" alt=\"How to Make Gingerbread House Icing\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>How to Make Gingerbread House Icing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">Build amazing holiday traditions with your family by assembling and decorating a gingerbread house together! A fun and festive project to do with the kids, building a gingerbread house is a great activity to do on a snowy, cold winter weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"howTo-item\">\n<div class=\"howTo-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wilton.com\/cute-gingerbread-house-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-vm6doh2w4n\/images\/stencil\/232x123\/wilton_logo_1710860002__57411_1717682514.original.png\" alt=\"26 Cute Gingerbread Houses\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"howTo-content\">\n<h2>26 Cute Gingerbread Houses<\/h2>\n<p class=\"howTo-text\">\u2018Tis the season for cute gingerbread houses! Cozy up by the fire with your family this holiday season to partake in the classic Christmas tradition of decorating gingerbread houses. Whether you\u2019re looking for a classic look or a unique design, we have all the gingerbread houses of your dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>https:\/\/wilton.com\/how-to-build-a-gingerbread-house\/wltech-320\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This step-by-step instructional recipe will show you how to build a sturdy Gingerbread House for this holiday season. 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