How to Make an Epic Gingerbread House from Scratch / baking + building tips, recipe, template & more

Let's make an amazing gingerbread house together! This tedious but fun classic Christmas craft is doable with some planning and a little help, and that's where I hope to come in. I've got all the tips and tricks to help you make a beautiful little gingerbread house this season. Plus, if you like the design of mine, I have a full guide with recommendations, templates and recipes all compiled into a PDF linked below. Or, if you just want to watch a little gingerbread sketch transform into a 3D house, then enjoy the entertainment! Remember to always be careful when decorating especially while using sharp tools and have an amazing time ❤️🎄
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  • @thewonderingmind
    @thewonderingmind8 ай бұрын

    If you like this video, you might also enjoy my other DIY ideas for a more sustainable Christmas decorations and more 🥰🎄 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qo5so8yomqvKl5M.html

  • @wendymtzc

    @wendymtzc

    7 ай бұрын

    I need help accessing the download, will the link be sent to my email?

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    7 ай бұрын

    @@wendymtzc Yes, it should be sent to your email! If you have any trouble, please respond to the confirmation email you received after your purchase and I will make sure you have no issues! Make sure to check your spam as well :)

  • @elnywidjaja9885
    @elnywidjaja9885 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful ginger bread you had there. Just input, don't whip butter for more than 20-30 sec as the cookies will be puffed up and eventually the house design is gonna be ruined

  • @jesshallock5346

    @jesshallock5346

    7 ай бұрын

    Does whipping butter help a cookie be fluffier? So, not good for something like gingerbread but maybe good for other kinds of cookies?

  • @igelkott3522
    @igelkott3522 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely! I noticed that on of the edges of the dough had lifted on one of the bigger pieces. A tip to prevent this is to put another baking sheet on top of the dough after you take it out of the oven, the weight will keep it flat :)

  • @fannyfreckle

    @fannyfreckle

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh, great tip for keeping the house pieces flat…thank you!

  • @JordanVanRyn
    @JordanVanRyn8 ай бұрын

    I wanna say that I applaud your talent and time you put into this beautiful gingerbread house! It deserves all the awards!

  • @trash2638
    @trash26387 ай бұрын

    this is the prettiest gingerbread house ive seen!

  • @lauriestump7134
    @lauriestump71347 ай бұрын

    The most beautiful gingerbread house I’ve ever seen! And your calm patient teaching even helps me believe I could do it. Thank you so much!

  • @soapzuds4542
    @soapzuds45426 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!

  • @margaret_race_artist
    @margaret_race_artist Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations. What a beautiful little house. Your artistry is inspiring - all the filigree and fine detail. Your narration is also engaging - calm, patient, and encouraging. This felt like the creation of a little fairy tale world.

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much! That is the best compliment 🥰 I was definitely going for little fairy tale world! So glad you enjoyed, take care 😊

  • @alexandramartineau3585
    @alexandramartineau35858 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO much for the tutorial and the plan. It took me 2 days but the results are incredible!! I looooooooove it

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    7 ай бұрын

    So glad you tried it out and it went well!! yay!

  • @Horsesrmylove
    @Horsesrmylove Жыл бұрын

    Your gingerbread house is so incredible! Your talent and teaching abilities are amazing!!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @bevann0312
    @bevann03127 ай бұрын

    Marvellous!!!

  • @adbarrett5498
    @adbarrett549810 ай бұрын

    What an absolutely adorable, cozy little house! Love love love! I am definitely going to make this and can not wait. Love the window idea! Thank you for sharing! Would love more videos like this...

  • @jessicagrigg2011
    @jessicagrigg20116 ай бұрын

    I love the idea of using gelatin sheets for the windows. What a genius idea! I've seen so many people struggle with isomalt and other baking things to try to make windows. I think they look amazing and save you from so much hassle. Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas! ❤

  • @amber4amber
    @amber4amber Жыл бұрын

    The house is so beautiful! Stunning....💚

  • @martiscruggs3473
    @martiscruggs34737 ай бұрын

    Such a pretty house and so worth the minimal expense to get the pdf. Thank you! I did find the dough REALLY stuck to the parchment, but when I rolled it out on a silpat, It didn't stick at all. Can't wait to decorate.

  • @robreyescosme6902
    @robreyescosme69026 ай бұрын

    Excellent work... Thank you for sharing your ideas and technic... I have made several houses.. but I will use your technic for next Christmas..

  • @katyabobrova3902
    @katyabobrova39027 ай бұрын

    Что может быть лучше дома, который ты можешь съесть? Только дом, в котором ты будешь жить! Ну а это - просто шедевр! Many thanks to the author! You have proved to me that a masterpiece can be created from anything, the main thing is to know how 💖

  • @Missauthentic716
    @Missauthentic716 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous!

  • @user-ut5gk3xg1t
    @user-ut5gk3xg1t7 ай бұрын

    This is the most beautiful house I've ever seen, I'd like to make one for myself

  • @GLRDesignsdotcom
    @GLRDesignsdotcom7 ай бұрын

    GORGEOUS!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sacredbirthjourney741
    @sacredbirthjourney741 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most beautiful gingerbread house I’ve ever scene! Thank you for the thorough instructions. I can’t wait to make one!!!❤

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!! I hope you have fun with it ☺️

  • @user-cg5un2zd4s
    @user-cg5un2zd4s9 ай бұрын

    The level of details are really impressive! Specially with all that patience, congrats for such a beautiful artwork!

  • @YorkshireGirlinDarwin
    @YorkshireGirlinDarwin10 ай бұрын

    WOW!!!!❤

  • @samderbyshire5434
    @samderbyshire54349 ай бұрын

    Beautiful x

  • @maryfrancessullivan1170
    @maryfrancessullivan11707 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful teaching video. You are an excellent teacher and you give so many great tips and suggestions along the way. I’m so glad that I found this video on YTube, because the only previous experience I have had with making and decorating a gingerbread house was with a cheap kit that I found at my local drugstore. I purchased one of these premade kits at the last minute as a fun project to do with one of my clients. I am a caregiver for older seniors and I am constantly looking for fun projects for us to do together. This is not only fun, but it also keeps their minds stimulated and gives them something fulfilling to accomplish. Anyway, this premade kit was I thought a good idea, but it turned out frustratingly difficult because it kept falling apart due to the icing that came with the kit being too thin to hold everything together! And I realized too late that we should have decorated each section separately, let them dry/harden first, and then put them together using a better quality icing. Oh well, you live and you learn! Thanks again for the very enjoyable video. I will have to definitely attempt this again, but from scratch and not a cheap kit! Merry Christmas to you and your family from a new subscriber!😄🎄🎁🎅🕊️🎄

  • @vikimoody8783
    @vikimoody87838 ай бұрын

    Beautiful x100! You taught so well and did such a brilliant job. Thank you.

  • @dorrainecrump3396
    @dorrainecrump33969 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful, and it was enjoyable to watch you put that together.

  • @susanmurray9809
    @susanmurray98098 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful video! You’re inspiring me, and probably many others, with your artistry! Have a lovely holiday! ❤️

  • @goodfruitseason
    @goodfruitseason8 ай бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @nonoyaballe2611
    @nonoyaballe26119 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful ❤️

  • @gamountainbluebird5475
    @gamountainbluebird54758 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @twins9506
    @twins9506 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work❤

  • @demetrifrost2546
    @demetrifrost25468 ай бұрын

    love the detail in the icing and how you built it! love love love it! Great job .w.

  • @luscarborough5779
    @luscarborough57798 ай бұрын

    Beautifully done.

  • @helenjohnson7021
    @helenjohnson70218 ай бұрын

    I LOVE THIS!!❤❤❤

  • @Celinesark
    @Celinesark Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful ❤

  • @stormseas
    @stormseas Жыл бұрын

    loveee this

  • @jtelke
    @jtelke8 ай бұрын

    We just purchased the pdf! Excited to try this!

  • @saharnoble2928
    @saharnoble2928 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful work.

  • @freyashipley6556
    @freyashipley65568 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! I love your icicles!

  • @archerpiperii2690
    @archerpiperii26908 ай бұрын

    Incredible work! Thank you for sharing your process. Phoenix, AZ

  • @bethanyhynes388
    @bethanyhynes3887 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! This is soooooo COOOOOOOOL ❤❤❤

  • @emi-nb9jm
    @emi-nb9jm Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing! You are so talented and have wicked details on your gingerbread house!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!!! ♥️♥️

  • @jillygee7735
    @jillygee7735 Жыл бұрын

    That is BEAUTIFUL!! Will be ordering my template and directions today, thank you so much!!!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much!! 🥰🥰 i hope you guys have a great time making it ❤️

  • @celestialynx
    @celestialynx8 ай бұрын

    It’s beautiful, true piece of art! I love the details - the roof must have taken a long time!

  • @DennisIsbell
    @DennisIsbell8 ай бұрын

    That is amazing!!!

  • @s.r.2996
    @s.r.2996 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! This is so incredible, I honestly cannot even believe the level of detail 😍 this is seriously so amazing! I am excited to buy the PDF!!!!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Eeek thank you so much!! I hope you have a lot of fun with it, let me know how it goes ❤️

  • @janiec3915
    @janiec3915 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for creating this beautiful gingerbread house and sharing it with us. I don't think I'll get the chance to make one this year but I'll definitely make time for it next year. Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you watching it!! Thanks and have a lovely Christmas :)

  • @katrineleber7238
    @katrineleber723810 ай бұрын

    Wow! Hugs, treen 🎄🎄🎄💕💕💕💕

  • @aslsener7900
    @aslsener79007 ай бұрын

    OMG, I love it!!! So magical 🌠🌠

  • @marylasere5660
    @marylasere5660 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful great job thank you for sharing

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed ❤️

  • @WanderingNature
    @WanderingNature7 ай бұрын

    Amazing ♥️♥️♥️

  • @mariaastorga7758
    @mariaastorga7758 Жыл бұрын

    Your gingerbread house turn out so beautiful. ❤️

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much I appreciate it :)

  • @stephiet557
    @stephiet55710 ай бұрын

    Just bought this template and I can’t wait until early December when I make it! I like it so much I may make it twice !

  • @thecupcakefoxblog

    @thecupcakefoxblog

    7 ай бұрын

    Good luck! ❤

  • @Aquarellina
    @Aquarellina Жыл бұрын

    This video is absolute perfection. Everything is presented in such a great way. The music is right, the cooking process is simple and clear with great advice. The tempo is great (I never get bored in fact I had to pause the video to leave this comment). Lastly, your eye for detail and perfectionism really show through + you have great style. Amazing!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for such a kind compliment!! I appreciate you noticing all of that :) so glad you enjoyed and happy holidays!

  • @doesntevenliketomatoes
    @doesntevenliketomatoes Жыл бұрын

    This is stunning!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank youu 🥰

  • @stefanygarcia4920
    @stefanygarcia49208 ай бұрын

    That deserves more than a 👍🏽. It deserves a ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @seraphime86
    @seraphime86 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, absolutely amazing. 😍👏👏

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank youu ❤️

  • @pps07
    @pps07 Жыл бұрын

    i love that i found this!!! I've been struggling to make a gingerbread house ahaha.. Also the PDF looks super helpful👍 excited to try this out

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! I know gingerbread houses can be tough. I hope this makes everything easier 😊 best of luck!!!

  • @leekelly4574
    @leekelly4574 Жыл бұрын

    This needs more views!

  • @leonardbeatrice2387
    @leonardbeatrice238710 ай бұрын

    bonsoir elle est magnifique votre maison en pain d'épice j'adore avec les petits détaille c'est super félicitation

  • @monikagrundova9657
    @monikagrundova9657 Жыл бұрын

    I wanna live there!

  • @mrswifflewaffle1111
    @mrswifflewaffle1111 Жыл бұрын

    Wow so beautiful I love it! 💖💖💖💖

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh thank you!!

  • @dianehill6126
    @dianehill61267 ай бұрын

    Amazing and beautiful

  • @nicolemirza-stimson
    @nicolemirza-stimson Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is incredibly incredible, I want to make a gingerbread house with my 10-year-old daughter. I have a bad feeling we may be starting too late if it's to take to her gingerbread celebration on Friday afternoon, ugh.

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! You know, if you prepped and baked the pieces for her during the day or evening previous, she could probably have time to put it together and decorate :) or, you can always just roll out the dough, cut out gingerbread men or other shapes and decorate those! That’s a lot quicker and still very cute :)

  • @toniesolomon

    @toniesolomon

    11 ай бұрын

    beautiful ginger bread house I wish it was available as free download

  • @jill552
    @jill552 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I’m making one next year after watching your instructions.

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Hope you have fun :)

  • @lilymarcelo8678
    @lilymarcelo86788 ай бұрын

    Hermoso😍

  • @Gembaby1
    @Gembaby1 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank youuu ❤️❤️

  • @kimcunningham2107
    @kimcunningham2107 Жыл бұрын

    Wowza!!! VERY professional!!! You are truly talented. ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    🥹🥹thank you so much!

  • @trishbrown3285
    @trishbrown328510 ай бұрын

    This is gorgeous, and inspirational and so clearly described. I do wonder how you got the top royal icing to stand up thought. Thanks for a job well done.

  • @Mimulus2717
    @Mimulus2717 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥰

  • @salaampakistan1799
    @salaampakistan17998 ай бұрын

    Salam your Ginger brad house ❤was beautiful 👌

  • @sacreahbecerra8595
    @sacreahbecerra8595 Жыл бұрын

    You are so creative and talented!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @creamypeanutbutter7769
    @creamypeanutbutter77698 ай бұрын

    This is my first time watching one of your videos. I’ve been in the Christmas mood and I’ve been watching Christmas dessert baking, gingerbread house making, and cookie decorating videos. Your video got recommended to me and when I saw the thumbnail with the icicles and the designs on the gingerbread house, I had to watch. I wasn’t expecting to see you sitting down and talking in front the camera about your whole process, but I enjoyed listening. I love the way you wrote in your script. I also found it interesting that you created your design digitally. You put so much thought and effort into making your house perfect and I’m just amazed by your process and the outcome. The house came out beautifully. The design is something I don’t normally see for gingerbread houses. The henna inspired design is so cool to see here. Keep up the great work.

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    7 ай бұрын

    So kind, thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope it helped get you into the Christmas mood :)

  • @creamypeanutbutter7769

    @creamypeanutbutter7769

    7 ай бұрын

    @@thewonderingmind it definitely did! Thank you!

  • @llamasir
    @llamasir Жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial! Will definitely be trying this wish me luck!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I hope it goes really well :)

  • @Mimulus2717
    @Mimulus2717 Жыл бұрын

    WOW! this is stunning! your piping skills are next level. I am definitely too lazy to make this myself, but I sure enjoyed watching you make one!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! ♥️♥️

  • @samanthalocadia3045

    @samanthalocadia3045

    8 ай бұрын

    LOL

  • @unknownhoodrat133
    @unknownhoodrat1337 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of Christine McConnell

  • @mariborries534
    @mariborries5348 ай бұрын

    Just bought your pdf...looks good and the video is fantastic--maybe include the youtube link in the PDF as well?

  • @tinathecrafter
    @tinathecrafter10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you for your detailed instructions.

  • @user-xd4gg9dp3x
    @user-xd4gg9dp3x7 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍😊❤ Всех с Наступающим Новым Годом!!! Будьте Счастливы!!! ❤❤❤

  • @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009
    @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes200911 ай бұрын

    Awesome can I eat it?

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo8 ай бұрын

    9:14 haha first time i've heard a cooking instruction say, "bake cookies until structurally sound." hahah

  • @h7opolo

    @h7opolo

    8 ай бұрын

    what's golden brown and structurally sound? gingerbread house

  • @jamilkam
    @jamilkam Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful house! Could you write how many grams of butter and how many grams of flour did you add? thanks in advance❤️

  • @gokcegorduk4921
    @gokcegorduk49218 ай бұрын

    müthiş oldu

  • @carlawhittle2050
    @carlawhittle20508 ай бұрын

    Great info! I want to add a chimney. What do you suggest?

  • @anijaiani8777
    @anijaiani8777 Жыл бұрын

    First of all your Gingerbread house is incredible!✨What can i use instead of cream of tartar? Lemon,baking soda or something else? Thank you!🌲✨

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    You know, I’ve never tried anything besides cream of tartar. There may be other options for royal icing out there in the internet that use other ingredients!!!

  • @h7opolo
    @h7opolo8 ай бұрын

    you skipped showing the creation of the roof cresting that magically appeared at 14:55.

  • @tiffanypeyton6219
    @tiffanypeyton6219 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this!!! I'm entering a gingerbread house contest, and this was really helpful! I was wondering, did you use all the gingerbread for the house, or was there some left over?

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you!!! Hope you win :) I did have some left over at the end, even after messing up and remaking some pieces :)

  • @tiffanypeyton6219

    @tiffanypeyton6219

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thewonderingmind Thank you sooo much!!! I really enjoyed making my house and following your tutorial! It did get difficult, but I'm glad God gave me the ability to press through!

  • @cahyn9535
    @cahyn9535 Жыл бұрын

    I love itbirthday I have the bet house now, I love you

  • @ivyminniie7745
    @ivyminniie7745 Жыл бұрын

    i don't celebrate Christmas but I'm obsessed with all those gingerbread houses ): yours is so amazing, beautiful work!

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! They’re super fun, even just as a winter activity :)

  • @TC-tk6rc
    @TC-tk6rc9 ай бұрын

    You mix the baking powder/ soda/ seasoning with wet ingredients instead of dry?

  • @stephiet557
    @stephiet55710 ай бұрын

    Curious what flour is best for Gingerbread dough ?

  • @normanshadow1
    @normanshadow17 ай бұрын

    Its extrordinarily beautiful!Sad that you won't eat that!. Use egg beaters, egg whites (they're treated) if you're scared of raw egg whites.

  • @carolanbs
    @carolanbs Жыл бұрын

    Bought the template and I love it 🫶🏻

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! Best of luck in your gingerbread journey 😊 I hope you have fun!!

  • @lolajacomino6574
    @lolajacomino6574 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful house. I’ve done some but not as delicate as yours. Congratulations and Merry Christmas to you and yours. BTW, your husband was very, it’s very important to have someone to support you ❤

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️ oh he is a gem, always so supportive and the best partner 😊

  • @huifangyu404
    @huifangyu4048 ай бұрын

    Hi, I like your gingerbread house a lot,that’s a cake flour?

  • @twinmcc

    @twinmcc

    8 ай бұрын

    Just use all purpose flour as it is not a delicate cookie dough

  • @robinfox4440
    @robinfox44407 ай бұрын

    Wondering if you could have made the glass out of thin sugar candy, that would be amazing and much more edible than gelatin!

  • @jaanal2644

    @jaanal2644

    7 ай бұрын

    Quite many candies contain gelatin, it's 100% edible 😊

  • @robinfox4440

    @robinfox4440

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jaanal2644 I don't doubt its edibility, I'm just concerned about what it must be like chewing on a pure sheet of gelatin. Those candies don't get their flavour from the gelatin y'know.

  • @_vfire_385
    @_vfire_3857 ай бұрын

    Hi! I will soon be making a gingerbread house according to your recipe, but I don't know exactly how much butter to add. Could you tell me how many grams of butter there are? One more thing, can you replace the molasses with maple syrup? This ingredient simply isn't available in my country ;(

  • @cynthiasealy573

    @cynthiasealy573

    7 ай бұрын

    Not likely, molasses is very thick and viscous with a unique flavour. Maple syrup, although delicious is far too runny to be used as a substitution. Try googling a substitution for molasses, you may get lucky 😊

  • @Moiselle555
    @Moiselle555 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have the Gingerbread house templates ? I'm planning to make a similar Gingerbread House this Christmas 💯. What a coincidence, I'm half Pakistani too... 😅

  • @lesil1000
    @lesil10007 ай бұрын

    What did you use for the cresting on the roof?

  • @thewonderingmind

    @thewonderingmind

    7 ай бұрын

    The same royal icing! Just did the design on parchment, let it dry and carefully peeled it off.