Gingerbread house dough - part 1
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Shortening (no substitutes) |
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| 2 | cups | Dark molasses |
| 2 | tablespoons | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 | teaspoons | Baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 9 | cups | All-purpose flour; 9-10 cups |
Directions
In a 5 qt pan, heat shortening, sugar and molasses on low, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough can be formed into a ball. Using remaining flour, lightly flour a wooden board. 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. Cut into 5 equal pieces; wrap in plastic wrap.
Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996 Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 248 by N8ugz@... on Nov 12, 1997