How to Build a Gingerbread House

Gingerbread houses look like fun - but where do you start? With this practical guide, Christina Banner removes all the mystery of baking, constructing, and decorating. From start to finish, all aspects are covered from rolling out the dough to inventive decorations. Recipes include 2 gingerbread doughs, homemade snow, and cookie roof shingles. Creative ideas are provided for decorating roofs, windows, pathways, chimneys, doors and more. Includes 8 house designs from Christmas, Halloween and Easter to birthdays and sandcastles - all made from one basic pattern! Each design includes detailed instructions, a list of items needed, and a time schedule for completion. Tips and techniques for all levels of experience. Softcover, color photos, patterns, 135 pages.