Gingerbread House

I found LOTS of videos for making a Gingerbread House and wanted to share...

Dyann Bakes - Overview...



Supplies...



Start with a good base...nothing ruins a great cake or Gingerbread house faster than an ugly or flimsy base...



Of course you need a Gingerbread Recipe...my favorite is the Wilton Grandma's Gingerbread...http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Grandmas-Gingerbread
(don't want to bake gingerbread?  scroll down...

Helpful Video from YouTube member cgtlv:


And icing...Royal Icing...http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Royal-Icing (HOT TIP: Make sure everything is grease free when making Royal Icing!)

From YouTube ExpertVillage (actually they have SEVERAL videos I want to share...)


And patterns...

Another helpful Video from YouTube member cgtlv:


King Arthur Flour PDF Booklet


Wilton 1974-1 (PDF) 
Wilton 1974-2 (PDF)
Wilton 1977-1 (PDF)
Wilton 1977-2 (PDF)

Ultimate Gingerbread Designs Barn           Barn Instructions
Ultimate Gingerbread Designs Church       Church Instructions
Ultimate Gingerbread Country Store          Country Store Instructions
Ultimate Gingerbread Designs Elf House   Elf House Instructions 
Ultimate Gingerbread Farmhouse              Farmhouse Instructions
Ultimate Gingerbread Pixie House             Pixie House Instructions
Ultimate Gingerbread Row House             Row House Instructions


OR use Graham Crackers!



And MORE Ideas...

Wilton Gingerbread House Ideas
Wilton Ways to Decorate Gingerbread Houses