Rating: 4.1 39 votes cast)
Prep Time:
30 min. Cooking Time:
15 min. Total Time:
45 min. Serving Size:
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Nutritional Facts Servings Per Recipe: 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 1408 % Daily Value** Total Fat 53g
81%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 797mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 222g
74%
Protein 15g
Potassium 40% Vitamin E 21%
** Percentage Daily Values are based on a
2000 calorie diet.
Gingerbread House Dough
Date Added: July 07, 2011
A wonderful old-fashioned gingerbread dough, perfect for making cookies, a gingerbread house, ornaments, or simply bringing back fond Christmas memories!
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1. In a 5 qt pan, heat shortening, sugar and molasses on low, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat; add cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
3. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough can be formed into a ball.
4. Using remaining flour, lightly flour a wooden board.
5. Turn dough onto the board; knead until even in color and smooth (not crumbly or dry), adding more flour if needed Form into a log.
6. Cut into 5 equal pieces; wrap in plastic wrap.
7. Cut patterns out of paper or cardboard.
8. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease the foil.
9. Lay a damp towel on counter; place prepared pan on towel (to prevent slipping).
10. Unwrap one portion of dough.
11. Using a very lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough directly on baking sheet to a 15x10-1/2 inch.
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Dietary Notes:
This Gingerbread House Dough recipe is low-cholesterol with 0mg per serving
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