Vegetarian Gingerbread House Kit

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Gingerbread houses are a classic holiday tradition. Whether it's a DIY project or a fully-stocked kit, they are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season. This vegetarian gingerbread house kit is perfect for a festive and fun holiday activity, without any animal products.

Ingredients

This kit includes all the ingredients you'll need to create your very own gingerbread house. It includes:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • Gingerbread house pieces (pre-baked)
  • White icing
  • Assorted candy for decorating

Instructions

The first step is to make the gingerbread dough. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, molasses, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. When the dough is ready, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out the shapes for the gingerbread house, including walls, roof and door, and place them on the parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, until the pieces are lightly golden. Allow the pieces to cool completely before assembling. Now it's time to assemble the house. Use the white icing to adhere the walls, roof and door of the house together. Let the icing harden before decorating. You can use the assorted candy to decorate the house, creating a festive and fun look.

Nutrition

One house provides about 1100 calories, with 36 grams of fat, 14 grams of protein, and 182 grams of carbohydrates. It also provides about 11 grams of fiber and 38 grams of sugar. This gingerbread house is a great vegan and vegetarian alternative to the traditional recipe. It uses vegetable oil instead of butter, and it does not contain any animal products. Plus, it's a fun and festive holiday activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Tips and Tricks

When making the gingerbread dough, be sure to use a light hand when mixing. Over-mixing can result in a tough dough. If you find the dough to be too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it comes together. When rolling out the dough, use a generous amount of flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin or the counter. When assembling the house, be sure to let the icing harden completely before decorating. This will ensure that the candy stays in place. For an even more festive look, try adding some food coloring to the icing. You can create colorful designs and patterns for the roof and walls of your gingerbread house.

Storage

The assembled gingerbread house can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Variations

This recipe can easily be adapted to make a vegan gingerbread house. Simply use vegan butter instead of vegetable oil, and vegan egg replacer instead of a large egg. You can also use vegan icing and candy for the decorations.

Conclusion

This vegetarian gingerbread house kit is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. It's a festive activity that the whole family can enjoy, and it's free of animal products. With a few simple ingredients and some creative decorating, you can make a fun and festive gingerbread house that will be the star of your holiday celebrations.

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