Homemade Gluten-Free Gingerbread Houses: Delightfully
Gingerbread houses are a staple of the holiday season, but for those with gluten intolerance, it can be tough to find a recipe that works. Luckily, we have a great gluten-free gingerbread house recipe that will allow everyone to join in on the fun!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into four equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and roll out each portion to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use gingerbread house templates to cut out the pieces for your house.
Transfer the cut-out pieces to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before assembling the house using royal icing.
To make the royal icing, you will need:
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until stiff peaks form.
Transfer the icing to a piping bag and use it to assemble the gingerbread house.
With this recipe, everyone can enjoy the fun of building and decorating a gingerbread house during the holiday season! The key to making a successful gluten-free gingerbread house is to use good quality gluten-free flour that mimics the texture of regular flour.
Once you have your gingerbread pieces ready, it’s time to start decorating!
You can use traditional candy and icing or get creative with your decorations. Use gluten-free pretzels for a log cabin look or decorate with dried fruit and nuts. The possibilities are endless! Day, don’t let the lack of premade gluten-free options out there, stop you from joining in on the fun.
