Gingerbread House Starter

Name: Gingerbread House Starter
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening solid; 1 cup sugar granulated; 1 cup dark karo; 2 large eggs; 5 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon nutmeg

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening solid
1 cup sugar granulated
1 cup dark karo
2 large eggs
5 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1

Pour melted Crisco into mixing bowl.
2

Cool slightly; add sugar and Karo, blending well.
3

Add eggs, mixing all until smooth and creamy.
4

Put salt, baking soda and spices into mixture and begin to add flour, just a little at a time.
5

DON'T HURRY THIS STEP!
6

Continue adding as much flour as the dough will absorb.
7

Bake house pieces at 375F (190C).
8

for 5 to 8 minutes.