Advanced Gingerbread House Techniques

[@SugarGeekShow]

Get the printable recipe on my blog: sugargeekshow.com/recipe/gingerbread-house-techniques/

[@hseenasd8467]

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[@sarahmureeba5179]

Ok

[@bertjones3010]

My wife use to make a replica of the Biltmore House in Asheville NC for the owners as a part of their Christmas Tour. The biggest problem we had maintenance wise was the windows falling off because the would dry out and fall off. Our solution (well mine actually) was one I remembered when I was a kid making model airplanes. One piece would have a small hole that the other piece with fit up with that had a nipple that fit into the hole. What she did was drill a hole through the gingerbread wall, which she would fill with the Stiff Royal Icing Recipe she made the windows from making sure to flatten the the excess on the interior wall which would then not come off regardless of the expansion and contraction of the windows.

[@sophielee207]

my second year come back to your video to make my gingerbread house, well this year I lift the game up to make a full on mansion. Simply love this recipe of the gingerbread dough to the icing .... Your legendary recipe pushed my own limit =))

[@Celtic_Zebra]

I have been looking for a really sturdy gingerbread recipe, and yours delivered! This was the first year I made a gingerbread house and i made my great grandmothers old victorian house. The gingerbread house ended up being 3 feet tall and about 2 feet on all sides. It held detail really well and was very solid and sturdy. Thank you for such a great recipe!

[@annette325]

I use butterscotch candies for my windows and it's worked well. Gives a warm glow if you put lights inside.

[@Lroselovely88]

Here to watch again because it's nearly December again!!! ⛄❄️🎄🎁

[@TamaraLeaMusic]

Awesome tutorial! Family Gingerbread house memory:The first gingerbread house my mom made looked amazing! But unfortunately, she left it out Christmas eve and our two French poodles jumped up on the couch to get access to it. Pepe and Pierre 🙄licked all the smarties off of the roof and ate all the candy canes but left the gingerbread behind. My mom was so mad because she hadn’t taken a picture of her masterpiece yet 🤣🤣🤣We woke up to dog barf on the carpet. What a Christmas! Thanks for bringing back that memory with this gingerbread house. Always great videos, you are my go to for no fail recipes! Happy Holidays!

[@1dnaylor]

We love to use nerd ropes because they look just like christmas lights! Thanks for the great video.

[@SugarGeekShow]

That is genius! I'm going to try that next time!

[@Purplelips789]

Great job Liz! And thank you for sharing with us. ❤❤❤ Who is even disliking this? 😕

[@canyoncastle4254]

I usually don't ever comment on videos but I had to say you are amazingly talented (and you keep making me laugh), Liz! Also a lot of people tend to take forever to actually get to the video and just talk and talk and talk but you jump right into it. I'm so glad I found your channel and thank you so much for all your cooking videos and recipes!!! Just finished making tempered chocolate from one of your videos and it turned out amazing!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you like all of the videos. Happy baking 🥰

[@vahneb7260]

Brilliant! I may never make this recipe but I could watch this over and over. Thanks so much 🌹

[@thomasisbricked2449]

Me to lol

[@gloriamudany4419]

0:59 Yoo that sound of her breaking the foam is FREAKIIIINGGG satisfyiiiiiing!!! 😍😍😍🙉🙉🙉

[@o0Avalon0o]

Thank you! It drives my family nuts that I'm non-religious but I still decorate & cook seasonal treats. Anyone can have fun making things like this!

[@paulandbenny]

Finally, Someone explains how to do the curved roof .👏😁👍 Thank you!

[@SugarGeekShow]

If you have any questions just leave them in the comments and I will answer them

[@Meliahug]

Love watching all your videos, I have a odd question, your friend who made the 3 tier Gingerbread house, Sonny I have been looking and looking for a template for something like his houses do you happen yo know where i could find one? I would appreciate it.. Thank you

[@victoriatam8760]

What a magical way to start the day! You are in touch with your inner child, which must make you a very fun mom!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Victoria Tam aww thank you 😊

[@bernielove49]

This was so cool I decorated my first ginger house 3 weeks ago with my niece we thought it was gonna be fun your so right that icing that comes with the kit didn’t work. We had a hard time getting the house and decorations to stick lesson learn make my own royal icing lol

[@danielapagliaro8025]

This is a great tutorial! I'm going to try making a gingerbread house. TFS

[@BlueCaesar13]

Suggestion: For more intricate pipping work (like window details), do the work and let it dry before you glue the house together. That way your work surface will be flat and much easier to manipulate!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks for the tips!

[@BlueCaesar13]

@@SugarGeekShow No problem! Thanks for the video, I learned a lot! Happy gingerbread house season!!!

[@kevinalachat4173]

Thank you for giving us background history in most of your videos.

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

At a work Christmas party a while back I won the raffle: $500 in cash, and a 5' high gingerbread house! It took 4 people to carry it and get it into my apartment. It was delicious too! (It was made by one of Chicago's best pasty chefs at the time...)

[@sineadsimpson3248]

This was so much fun to watch. I don’t do Xmas but I so much enjoyed your vlog and you are fun with it.

[@judypomicter5609]

Pro tip- decorate the sides and roof with fine details before assembling! It allows for finer detail and is so much easier!

[@sylviaseri4235]

Can’t wait! I have never mastered this and always resorted to using graham crackers with my kids instead of actual gingerbread.

[@SugarGeekShow]

sylvia seri check out the recipe in the description! It’s so easy to make and no fail ❤️

[@deborahcalhoun6932]

Love to watch you.Make it so easy. Thanks for this my grandkids and I can do this.Thank you .We love that mixer I just have a old faithful i One.Grandma lives to bake.

[@blessed_mom9943]

Looking forward to this. Made one today, and it came out such a fright, I could have easily tossed it, except my grand baby loved it🤪

[@blueberrys7165]

😜😜😜😜😜

[@zenkakuji3776]

Very advanced level of fun. Thanks for sharing 💚

[@CatsRuleTheUniverse]

You’re a goddess. Magnificent.

[@marlettamcclain1950]

Loved this.

[@melonowl333]

It's weird that this has so little comments. That's a professional looking gingerbread house!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thank you!! 😄

[@tamago77]

This channel has too little subscribers and comments. All recepits are brilliant and beautifully made

[@SugarGeekShow]

@@tamago77 thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@celiacelia5909]

You are the best 👍👍👍👍👍👍❣🌹🌹🌹

[@PolishSurpriseEggs]

The advanced technique of decorating a gingerbread house is interesting,sub and like,share

[@elizabethviscusi923]

Thanks for sharing, nice job. Merry Christmas to you and yours...

[@livingonadollar2882]

Our first Gingerbread house came out very nice The girlfriends work has a online contest So i came up with stand out ideas #1 Cotton candy for smoke in the chimmney Chopped nuts/Raisins to look like brick work for the chimmney Topped with crushed candy cane. Pretzel logs for the base of the house Printed company logo on a frosting sheet (edible paper) for a front window However we didnt have food grade ink A water well of gingerbread and marshmellows Icing sugar and powered sugar And a Blue jawbreaker for water Next year we are going all in flickering lights a hockey rink in back Santa on the roof

[@BeczaBot]

Great tips, thanks!

[@alyssakimball8092]

My husband and I have a gingerbread competition every year. I must win this year!! 🤞🏼

[@gabgbs21]

I wish you all the luck! 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@janaporta3133]

I loved this! Your video is so inspiring! I'm going to be using gluten free flour in your recipe. I think it will be ok since it has xanthan gum. I've used sugar free jolly ranchers for the windows before but they are so pastel. I may have to order some real, professional isomalt this year. snap. Oh and the pretty silicone decoration form. Thank you for making and sharing this!

[@Tanveerbanu]

Thank you Amazing Liz 😘

[@blueberrys7165]

😘😘😘😘

[@Twiztedhalo]

Hi I was wondering if using spun sugar or cotton candy for smoke coming out of the chimney might be cute?

[@JLRGee45]

Love it Great video always

[@SugarGeekShow]

JL R thank you!

[@idafrank1254]

Hi, I really like your house.

[@AustinChick1000]

How thick can I make a gingerbread slab and still have it bake solid? Like 1/2in or 3/4in even?

[@courtneymea6865]

I tried to make one tonight for a Halloween house. Ended up burning it. Thankfully it’s a Halloween house right?

[@AngelaDubivsky]

I am already thinking about my Christmas 2023 Gingerbread creation. I would like to make a carousel. I was thinking of using silicone molds for the horses. Do you have a template for the carousel portion? Thank you for your help.

[@josiel2158]

Attempting to make the weasley burrow so hopefully this works! Also quick question, can you put food coloring in the royal icing?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Ooh such a fun idea!! Yes you can definitely add food coloring, just be mindful that it will thin out your royal icing

[@kirsikoskinen795]

Hi, in this video, those pink white foamy cardboards that you use to do different templates, where that can be bought?

[@ilmondodiielle]

oooooh! This is so great!!

[@susanjones5988]

Hello. I made my gingerbread pieces but forgot to curve the 2 warm pieces to for the roof. Is there. Way to soften already made gingerbread to reshape?

[@vanessamorales2341]

Ganaste el desafío de Duff en batallas clandestinas? Creo que sí eras tú, lo ví en tv. Saludos!

[@phillyguy199]

The recipe at the link reads 28 oz, your recipe above reads 30 oz. Which is correct? When I tried the 28oz recipe I got gingerbread cake batter. I added 1.5 cups more flour but then my pieces were lumpy out of the oven.

[@elizabethjohnson7677]

Is the thickness of the gingerbread in your Construction Grade gingerbread house the same as in this one? 1/8"?

[@StuartsMom22]

Awesome! I enjoy your videos. 👍🏻💜 question: why add vanilla to icing if it wont be eaten? 🤔 great job on the gingerbread house!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Thanks Lynzey!

[@me_fo]

literally convinced me to subscribe by saying "it's thick BOI"

[@mzjetsondilo.6544]

Thank you I love the video and I to love Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I do enjoy making Ginger bread houses with the grand children and this is an great recipe. I have to ask about you mixer. What is the name of the mixer and where did you get it. Thank you again for sharing.

[@kaycarpenter33]

Love this! What kind of mixer is that? It looks awesome.

[@RolandKelley]

The recipe calls for rolling the dough out to 1/4" yet you say 1/8" in the video. Could you clarify please?

[@Angela-sm5fj]

Please do tell me where you bought your mixer? TIA 🎁💖⚘

[@Camy.Island]

I really enjoy your recipes and always learn so much from you! Would you please make a Carousel cake with detailed instructions?

[@susandoney4656]

Hello, I've seen a few people ask the question can you eat this gingerbread house or is it just for show because I want to know if you can eat it cause I want to make it for my grandchildren, maybe not this year because I've just come out of hospital after having injections in my spine, but maybe next year? Please tell me... can you eat it? Or more to the point is it tasty to eat

[@SugarGeekShow]

Hi Susan, this is not great to eat. But I have a yummy gingerbread cookie recipe! sugargeekshow.com/recipe/gingerbread-cookies/

[@tselampe]

You can find loads of recipes for tasty edible houses

[@gayleg2521]

So is there a way to turn the lights on and off?

[@brianhubler3746]

What is the name brand of that mixer, please?

[@amarjeetgill5838]

If we use unsulphued mollases can see eat this cookie??

[@marshataylor4086]

Please where is that template. I would like to make that 3d house you show thank you

[@LawsonJames808]

i am in your street wow/ so cool

[@FromRamlose]

Do you actually mean freezer or fridge? I've noticed some people mixing these two terms, so I want to be sure :)

[@amarjeetkaurgill5702]

We cannot eat it ?

[@sevdenuryucel5525]

Can i use butter instead of vegetable shortening?

[@tonymnla]

What size paper should I be using to print out the template, 8.5x11 or larger?

[@SugarGeekShow]

8.5x11 is great and make sure you don't scale or fit to page or anything like that :)

[@SpellboundG]

Followed the measurements and the dough is too sticky 😢😢😢😢 any suggestions on what to do?

[@sathviksamant3027]

Do you have a gingerbread recipe

[@buddyholly4672]

I love gingerbread houses, but it pains me to waste food. So i just watch your video.

[@sophiejune4515]

I don't understand making gingerbread you're not eating.

[@purplegroot9787]

I can kinda understand that, but why add the spices that are just for flavor?

[@twilyumz]

My dough is dry. I followed your recipe. How do I fix it?

[@courtneymea6865]

Where can I get the template in the video? The blog has a normal template

[@samule6282]

Nice

[@coniscookies6083]

I like to decorate my gingerbread house flat first. Let the icing dry overnight then assemble.

[@natashalucas3975]

What's the name of your mixer? Never seen that one before.

[@SugarGeekShow]

It’s a Bosch universal plus! I did a review a while back if you’re interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2O7m6uCacd-pZY

[@edelmirasalgado2891]

Where I can get the template of this house because in the another gingerbread house do you have another simple template no this one .

[@SugarGeekShow]

Hi! Yes I have two recipes, a simpler gingerbread house: sugargeekshow.com/recipe/gingerbread-house-recipe/ and this advanced gingerbread house: sugargeekshow.com/recipe/gingerbread-house-techniques/ both have the templates on the blog post

[@telandasidari3265]

We followed the recipe link and it didn’t turn out as light or a dough ball as hers! Is 16oz of correct? I had to add another 1 1/2 cups of flour to even begin getting the mixture to a possible dough form. Even then it is sticky and not a dough to roll out. Please help - thanks!

[@annepurington1188]

I had the same problem. I feel the molasses should be 8 oz not 16 oz.

[@gabbie4520]

When you said "not good for eating" what exactly did you mean?

[@o0Avalon0o]

Like she said, this video is focused on advanced houses that are decorative, as in only for decoration & because of that, they can last the whole month or be used as a base for competitive gingerbread decoration.

[@tselampe]

@@o0Avalon0o Makes no sense. Any gingerbread lasts for a month and more. And any decent edible recipe can be made decorative.

[@o0Avalon0o]

@@tselampe Since you seem confused, I'll explain another way. This recipe is not made to be eaten & does not focus on flavor, there's plenty of others that are. The more decorations, the tougher the cookie needs to be to hold everything. It may be made from edible ingredients but it could be difficult to digest, lack in flavor & be hard like a rock. Personally, I prefer to eat a softer gingerbread recipe like the one used by Rosanna Pansino & decorate with harder recipes. The decorative-focused recipes can easily last 6 months but most people will just dispose of them at the end of the season anyway; as for this recipe, I was deferring to the original authors reference of 1 month. Just like any cookie left out in your home, their shelf-life depends on your environment, exposure to pet-dander, dust, mold-count & home humidity.

[@VicandMel129]

OMG where did you get that mixer?

[@thomasisbricked2449]

Lol when ever I build my gingerbread house I get it from Target

[@SugarGeekShow]

Also great! I’ve done that too 😂

[@EB-hz9ix]

Is this edible? Or fully for decoration only?

[@SugarGeekShow]

E B it’s edible but I don’t know if I’d eat it, it’s very crunchy 😂 gingerbread cookies taste better

[@lizdiaz2207]

Where did u buy ur cake mixer ?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Bosch! Here’s the link, I think they’re sold out right now though www.boschmixers.com/product/bosch-universal-plus-mixer/

[@flowercolormat4513]

Can somebody please tell me the conversions to cups for the flower and shortening and molasses and stuff. I don’t have a scale!

[@lexiatel]

Try googling "how many grams are in a cup of flour". The package USUALLY will tell you how many grams is in a quarter cup, but you'll need a calculator for big amounts (unless ya good at math). The search engines are great for this though. Kitchen scales are under $20 though, and worth the investment when you get a chance. I LOVE mine, it's been an essential for four years now 💖

[@flowercolormat4513]

@@lexiatel oh my goodness, this is awesome. Thank you for your help!

[@lexiatel]

@@flowercolormat4513 you're very welcome 🤗🤗🤗

[@jennaelarison6034]

I cannot find the silicone mold

[@karenknight534]

I am watching it bake and it is puffing up like crazy! I used dark corn syrup. Everything else was the same.

[@emmanunez1241]

oz or fl oz?

[@SusanFoss-y8c]

Why does it say made with stealth breadcrumbs but the recipe doesn’t say how much stale bread crumbs or even mention the breadcrumbs.

[@whiterabbit6467]

Feels like the biggest thing they never tell you about pastry is how sticky your fingers become whenever eggs or sugar are present

[@Parisred1996]

WAIT!... so we're not supposed to eat them?

[@SugarGeekShow]

Lol you can with some recipes, just not this one!

[@tselampe]

@@SugarGeekShow why not

[@blueberrys7165]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@willgreen6289]

You are making royal icing in a plastic mixing bowl. Isn’t that a no no? Doesn’t the plastic have a tendency to retain oils and fats? That’s would destabilize the royal icing.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Will Green it’s never made a difference for me :) probably because I’m not doing delicate string work or intricate piping

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

molasses gives the dough too much moisture. Have been in many competitions and fundraisers.

[@john27609]

Why not just skip the gingerbread and decorate the foam since they are never eaten.

[@suechan8169]

That house eating?

[@murlthomas2243]

Why waste spices and vanilla if you aren’t going to eat it?

[@lexiatel]

I'd like to point out the the eight dollar bags of royal icing taste sooo much better than what I've made... 😭😭😭😭

[@lexiatel]

Candies that I use (I pretty much buy an entire candy store): M&Ms Jelly beans Mike&Ike's Twizzlers pull and peel(good for garland) Candy canes of various sizes Wafer cookies (they make excellent fences) Pretzels Trolli gummies (particularly the Christmas trees) Gummy bears (the make awesome coloured windows!) Spice drops Marshmallows (for snow/snowmen) Those fruit slice gummies Tips: Skittles are not completely round in shape and heavier than you think, getting them to stick on walls is no fun Cut your spice drops, jelly beans and Mike&Ike's in half with scissors, it stretches out the candies, specific ally if you need particular colours that you ran out of. Candy canes make awesome posts for anything, getting the soft ones make things easier if you want to shorten them. Smaller candies (about m&m size) work best. Too tiny is hard to set in place, too big are quite bulky to place. You can build things from your edibles. Ive built a playgroubd set from marshmallows and pretzels.

[@christophermoreno6085]

hii what is it calld the recepie for the windows???

[@SugarGeekShow]

This is isomalt! The same stuff that sugar free candy is made from. sugargeekshow.com/recipe/isomalt-recipe/

[@tselampe]

Gosh don't you use sand paper on edibles!

[@29Strannica]

Sooo many "like"-words... so distracting. Cannot go beyond 4 min.