I want to make a gingerbread house for the holidays. Where do I even start? Where can I buy a kit to make a gingerbread house? Offering the Gingerbread House Kit from Ginger's Breadboys.


The Gingerbread House Kit from Ginger's Breadboys

Gingerbread House KitWhen the holiday season starts, have you ever thought, “I want to make a gingerbread house for Christmas.” And then thought where do I even start, “How do I make a gingerbread house?” You need (want) someone to show you how to make and decorate a gingerbread house. Better yet, you need DIY gingerbread house instructions!

And it would be great if it were all in one place. Finally, you come to the conclusion that you want a DIY gingerbread house kit. And here we are, Ginger’s Breadboys makes a classic DIY gingerbread house kit to bake and decorate two large gingerbread houses!

Gingerbread house kits from Ginger's Breadboys are very much a DIY baking kit and experience!. Make, bake, build, and decorate two (2) large gingerbread houses. Sustainably packaged in a rectangular tin measuring 10⅝" x 7⅞" x 3" and shipped in a plain cardboard box so as not to give away the gift inside!

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Our gingerbread house kit is inclusive for all the baking items, dry ingredients, and candy necessary to bake and decorate two (2) gingerbread houses from scratch. Weight is approximately 5.5 lbs. The kit is $64.95 plus shipping and makes two (2) large houses.

Need gluten-free? If you plan to eat your gingerbread house and need gluten free, please contact Ginger's Breadboys after placing your order. We will replace the regular mix with our gluten free.

Need inspiration? We've compiled a list of gingerbread house decorating suggestions to show you how to decorate a gingerbread house. All are doable from our gingerbread house kit.

To make the gingerbread design from our Illustration, view the steps here.

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Ready to make your Gingerbread House all on your own?
DIY with a little help?

Download our Gingerbread House Template and grab a bag of our gingerbread cookie mix to get started on your own. Save money with the Gingerbread House Making Bundle! Or sign up for our mailing list and get your Gingerbread House Template download free!

If you're interested in more elaborate gingerbread structures - architectural grade gingerbread templates - Ginger's Breadboys has worked with Chef Mark Mills of  Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm to create templates for five structures on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  These include the United States Botanic GardenThe Washington Monument, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Gallery of Art East Building.


 

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How many gingerbread houses does this gingerbread house kit make?

Ginger's bread boys gingerbread house kit makes 2 complete houses from scratch. The gingerbread house kit has enough gingerbread mix and candies to make, bake, and decorate two (2) gingerbread houses from scratch. Each house measures 7.5 x 5 inches with a height of 7.25 inches.

Do I have to bake the gingerbread?

Yes—this is a bake-from-scratch kit designed for a true homemade experience. Not pre-assembled, pre-made, or pre-baked.

Why is a bake from scratch gingerbread house kit the better option for a gingerbread house?

A homemade gingerbread house baked from scratch tastes better, smells incredible while baking, holds together better than pre-made kits, and creates a more meaningful holiday experience.

Is this gingerbread house kit good for kids?

Yes! Adult supervision is recommended for baking, but decorating is great for all ages. We invite you to read our blog about why the Saturday after Thanksgiving is the perfect day to make gingerbread.

Can I eat this gingerbread house?

Absolutely! We use our signature gingerbread mix in our gingerbread house kits. Not only does our mix make a great dough, but it also bakes a delicious cookie from our tried-and-true recipe.

How do I make a gingerbread house?

Our gingerbread house kits include a full set of easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Need inspiration? See our page for Ideas for a gingerbread house. We've compiled a list of gingerbread house decorating suggestions to show you how to decorate a gingerbread house. All are doable from our gingerbread house kit.

What does this Gingerbread House Kit include?

Our Gingerbread House Kit includes gingerbread dough mix, tin-plated steel tin with lid made in the USA, meringue powder (for royal icing), 2 cardboard rectangle bases, pre-cut parchment paper pieces, 6 gingerbread house cutter forms - walls and roof panels, end wall panel with gable, rounded-top door, round window/wreath, square or diamond window, disc paver or shingle, wall and roof - dough embossers (cobblestone and diamond patterns), decorating candies - peppermint sticks, gumdrops, gumballs, cinnamon red hots, hard candy - decorator/builder's toolkit - 2 12-inch plastic decorating/pastry bags, 4 stainless steel decorating tubes - #4 piping tip, #7 plain border (mortar), #48 basket weave, #30 closed 8-pointed star - 2 standard plastic couplers (base and ring), green food coloring - recipe and instruction card, refrigerator magnet

Why is this Gingerbread House Kit the best gingerbread house kit?

This gingerbread house kit is the best for families creating holiday traditions, holiday parties and cookie decorating events, corporate team-building activities, bakeries and hospitality experiences because it is bake from scratch, do it yourself, and invites baking together and enjoying time in the kitchen. This gingerbread house kit also makes a great corporate gift.

How big are the gingerbread houses made from this gingerbread house kit?

This kit makes two (2) gingerbread houses from scratch. Each house measures 7.5 x 5 inches with a height of 7.25 inches.


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