What candies do you use for gingerbread houses?

Table of Contents:

1. What candies do you use for gingerbread houses?
2. How do you secure a gingerbread house?
3. How do you use frozen gingerbread dough?
4. How do you defrost frozen gingerbread dough?
5. When should you freeze dough?

What candies do you use for gingerbread houses?

Whether you use the classic candy or the mini baking bits, M&M's are a must-have for any gingerbread house. Use them to line your roof or scatter 'em through the yard — a Christmas bag of red, white and green candies will keep your house feeling festive.

How do you secure a gingerbread house?

The best way to keep your gingerbread house from falling down is using a lot of the royal icing. It is your glue that holds everything together, so don't be stingy. It is also helpful to give the structure extra time to dry before adding decorations.

How do you use frozen gingerbread dough?

Cookie cutter cookies, like sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies, also freeze well though the process is a little different from above. Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap, then freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then roll out, cut into shapes, and bake according to the recipe's instructions.

How do you defrost frozen gingerbread dough?

Once you are ready to use the dough, transfer the wrapped dough to the refrigerator and let it thaw for 24-48 hours until it is soft enough to roll/slice.

When should you freeze dough?

The best time to freeze bread dough is after it has had its first rise and then been knocked back/punched down and shaped onto rolls or loaves.