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Introduction
The holiday season is here, and it's time to start making the perfect gingerbread house! Gingerbread houses are a popular Christmas treat and a fun activity for the whole family. If you live in the UK and are looking for a gingerbread house recipe, look no further. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed recipe that is easy to follow and will result in a delicious and beautiful gingerbread house.
Ingredients
Before we start, make sure you have all the ingredients listed below:
350g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
125g unsalted butter
175g light brown sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp golden syrup
Assorted candies for decorating (optional)
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's start making the gingerbread house.
Step 1: Making the Dough
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, and cinnamon. 3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg and golden syrup. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well until a dough forms. 6. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Cutting and Baking the Gingerbread
1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of around 0.5cm/0.25in. 3. Using a knife or cookie cutter, cut out the shapes for your gingerbread house (two walls, two roof pieces, and two chimney pieces). 4. Place the shapes on the prepared baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. 5. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Assembling the Gingerbread House
1. Once the gingerbread has cooled completely, it's time to assemble the house. 2. Use a thick icing made from icing sugar and water to “glue” the walls and roof together. 3. Leave the icing to dry and harden for at least an hour before adding the chimney and any other decorations. 4. If you want to add candies or other decorations to your gingerbread house, use the icing as glue to attach them to the house.
Nutrition
Based on the ingredients listed above, a serving of this gingerbread house (1/8th of the whole house) contains approximately:
Calories: 370
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 71g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 47g
Sodium: 154mg
Conclusion
There you have it – a detailed recipe for a delicious gingerbread house that you can make at home. This recipe is easy to follow and provides a tasty treat that is perfect for the holiday season. Whether you're making it as a family activity or just looking for a festive treat, this gingerbread house is sure to impress. So go ahead, give it a try, and enjoy the taste of the holiday season!
