Recipe - Gingerbread Icing And Assembly - Part 2

SEE PART 1 FOR INGREDIENTS

To add the sides, squeeze icing on lower edge of one side piece and side
edge of the front piece. Align pieces at a right angle, making sure they
are as tight as possible. Repeat with the other side. To add the back:
squeeze icing on the bottom and side edges of the back piece; position with
the other assembled pieces. For add stability, squeeze icing along the
inside edge of all pieces and corners. To assemble the roof: working with
one side at a time, squeeze icing on the upper edge of the slant of the
front and b back pieces on one side. Also squeeze icing on the adjoining
side piece. Carefully place roof piece on the slants so that the roof's
peak is even with the points of the front and back (There should be an
overhand of 1/2"). Repeat with other side of the roof. To decorate: add a
chimney if desired. Decorate the house with remaining icing, candies and
cookies of your choice.

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996

Posted to recipeludigest Volume 01 Number 248 by N8ugz@aol.com on Nov 12,
1997