How to Decorate a Gingerbread House
By Barbara Rolek, About.com Guide
Decorate the Gingerbread House Roof
Decorate the gingerbread house roof.
© 2008 Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc.
Lay down a few beads of royal icing horizontally on the roof. Apply the roofing material of choice -- cookies, gum drops, mini Shredded Wheat. The sky's the limit.
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- Gather the Equipment You'll Need to Decorate a Gingerbread House
- Fill a Pastry Bag with Royal Icing
- Start Decorating the Gingerbread House by Covering the Seams
- Decorate the Back of the Gingerbread House
- Start Filling in the Gingerbread House Base
- Decorate the Gingerbread House Roof
- Continue in the Same Manner for the Gingerbread House Roof
- Gingerbread House Finishing Touches
- A Christmas-Themed Gingerbread House
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