Gingerbread House
- 10 people
- 50 min preparation time
- 10 min cooking time
Ingredients
- 750 g of flour
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 75 g almond flour Sainte Lucie
- 20 g of gingerbread mix Sainte Lucie
- 400 g of softened butter
- 3 eggs
- 250 g of powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Gourmet tip
Add a pinch of Sainte Lucie 's Gingerbread Spice Blend to the royal icing to enhance the spicy flavors and give your home even more character.
Preparation
- Mix together the flour, sugar, ground almonds, and gingerbread spice mix.
- Add the softened butter and eggs, then knead until the dough is smooth.
- Shape into a ball, then let it rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, then roll out the dough on a floured work surface.
- Cut out the different parts of the house using a template, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Whisk the egg whites, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until you have a smooth frosting, then transfer the frosting to a piping bag.
- Assemble the parts of the house using icing.
- Hold for a few moments to ensure it sticks well, then decorate.
