Ingredients
Creating a delicious nut free gingerbread house kit is easier than you might think. You will need:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of molasses
- 1/4 cup of water
- Decorations of your choice for the house, such as sugar, icing, candy, and sprinkles
Instructions
Once you have all the ingredients, you can begin the process of making a nut free gingerbread house kit. Here are the steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, molasses, and water until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until all the ingredients are combined. The dough should be thick, but not too sticky.
- Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut out the pieces for the house, such as walls, roof, and windows. You may use a template or create your own shapes.
- Once the pieces are cut out, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the pieces in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let cool.
- Once the pieces are cooled, you can assemble your house. Use royal icing to adhere the pieces together. If you like, you can also use icing to decorate the house.
- Finally, add decorations of your choice, such as sugar, icing, candy, and sprinkles. Let the icing dry before you display the house.
Nutrition
A nut free gingerbread house kit is a great way to get your family involved in baking and holiday decorations. Each serving of the gingerbread house pieces contains:
- Calories: 223
- Total Fat: 5.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 176mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.0g
- Sugars: 15.1g
- Protein: 3.2g
These numbers are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the pieces and the ingredients used. The nutrition facts do not include decorations.
Tips and Tricks
Making a nut free gingerbread house kit is a fun activity for the whole family. Here are some tips and tricks to help make the process go smoothly:
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. If the dough is sticking to the rolling pin, dust it with a bit of flour.
- If you don't have a template for the pieces, you can use a knife or cookie cutters to cut out the shapes.
- If the dough is too soft, you can refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before rolling it out.
- Royal icing is the best choice for adhering the pieces of the house together. You can make your own or buy pre-made icing.
- Be creative with the decorations. You can use gumdrops, licorice, candy canes, and other candies to make a beautiful house.
Making a nut free gingerbread house kit is a fun and festive activity for the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can create a beautiful and delicious gingerbread house that everyone will enjoy.