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Jeffrey LJeffrey L

Options for windows

I'm seeing various options for windows. I tried the isomalt route and thought it was labor intensive and expensive. While I was finally able to get a good result -- clear and not yellow -- ultimately the isomalt clouded, either immediately or months later. I see that there is a spray -- glaze spray -- that can be used to prevent this, but it adds cost. Do the candy melt windows stay clear and non sticky?


I tried mixing and pouring gelatin windows but that was a complete bomb and I never got the hang of it. Ready-made gelatin sheets seemed like a viable alternative, but they always have that diamond pattern grid, which is fine for a Gothic build but not necessarily other architectural styles.


My final idea and most interesting option is Cello sheets from Icing Images. These look exactly like plastic report covers, but are edible. I…

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Jeffrey LJeffrey L

Ai and Gingerbread ideas

Has anyone noticed all of the a.i. gingerbread images when searching for gingerbread houses? They are inspirational but they also can be intimidating.


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edk197
Nov 15, 2024
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Yes!! I noticed this as well. The genuine images of hard work are soon to dissappear, it's super disappointing! Might I prompt an image to inspire my next creation? Perhaps. But I love being able to find and admire people's actual handiwork.

Debra Felmingham

Construction grade gingerbread

l've been making gbh for 40 yrs and using Loreta's Favourite for what seems like 20 of those and l do love it.


l have lived in Perth the past 11 years and have had to give up on bigger projects due to the intense Christmas heat.

In 2021 it actually hit 42.8 that's 109.4F, fortunately ?? it's a dry heat.

l have fought it by coating the inside as well as the outside of the gb with royal icing, using some creative supports, and using hot glue to hold it together, l refused to let the Perth heat ruin my Canadian Christmas tradition.


So l LOVE the sound of this new recipe you've come up with!!!

l do have one question.


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Adam Werner
Oct 30, 2023
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Hi Debra,

If you use Molasses you could certainly use white sugar instead of brown.


However...let's talk about the molasses. Would honey be an option for you over the cost of corn syrup? Honey may well be more expensive than corn syrup in Australia? I don't know the relative costs of these ingredients in Australia but, if honey is at all doable, I believe it would make a more satisfatory substitute for corn syrup than molasses for a couple of reasons: First, honey has a lower water content than molasses so it will give you a harder, firmer end-product (which is exactly what you want in construction-grade gingerbread). Secondly, molasses may be more difficult to work with from a color perspective, if that is at all a concern. (For example, If you are aiming for a particular shade of baked gingerbread or if you want to tint your unbaked gingerbread dough, it could be extremely difficult to do with a molasses-based formula).


Having said all of the above, I actually do think molasses would likely work okay and give you satisfactory results but honey would definately my first choice if you can use it. One last thought, If you are going to use molasses, consider increasing the flour by about 30-60 grams (2 to 4 tablespoons) per batch of dough to help offset the extra moisture. It could take some experimentation to find the optimal additional amount of flour needed.


Hope that helps. 😀


-Adam





Margo MinorMargo Minor

Barn Templates

Hi, we’re looking for a gingerbread barn template. There is an architectural category for barn style roofs, but no actual templates using that style. HELP!! Thanks


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Admin
Dec 16, 2022

Hi there Margo! We currently do not have any Barn templates available, But a Barn is certainly on our list for 2023! Sorry this won't work for you this year!

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