GINGERBREAD HOUSE DOUGH
2 ¾ c. sugar
1 ¼ c. brown sugar
1 ¼ c. vegetable shortening
5 eggs
2 ¼ c. molasses
2 tsp. salt
7 c. cake flour
4 tsp. ground ginger
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Mix all together.
8 c. All-purpose flour
Knead in until a firm dough is achieved.
Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Roll out sheets. Cut shapes from a template.
Bake 325 F
Approx. 45 min. or until golden.
Remove, cool and assemble.
(If making only gingerbread men, add 1 Tblsp.
baking soda to the cake flour.)
GINGERBREAD ICING
1 lb. confectioners sugar
2 egg whites
juice of 1/2 lemon
Combine ingredients and beat on medium speed for 15 minutes.
Keep covered until ready to use.
