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How to Roll and Cut Gingerbread Dough to Make a Gingerbread House

By Barbara Rolek, About.com

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Let the Baked Gingerbread House Pieces Cool on the Baking Pan

Cool the gingerbread house pieces cool completely on the baking pan.

Let the gingerbread house pieces cool completely on the baking pan.

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Remove the baking pans to a wire rack and don't disturb the gingerbread houses pieces. Let them cool completely before removing. It's a good idea to let baked gingerbread house pieces "cure" or temper for a day to make sure they are hard enough to stand assembly. If they become too soggy because of high humidity or cooking steam, recrisp them for a few minutes and let them cool before assembling.

Now it's time to assemble and decorate the gingerbread house.

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