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...for building and creating gingerbread / Re: GBD Construction Gingerbread Dough
« Last post by KDB on October 19, 2019, 02:27:33 pm »How long do you bake it and at what temp?
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...for other decorations / Re: Gingerbread Clay
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 04:02:46 pm »Yes, there is no baking. But, I don't know that I'd use this for a large house (walls/roof). I'd maybe use this clay for decorating items for the house. I don't think it has the structural integrity for building or support.
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...for other decorations / Re: Gingerbread Clay
« Last post by Joannie on October 10, 2019, 03:10:42 pm »OK. So, no baking. Just make the clay, roll out, cut piece, let dry. Correct?
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...decorating "how-to" (ideas, tips, suggestions...) / How to decorate a Gingerbread Castle (video by Jessica S)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 10:55:55 am »This video by Jessica S provides ideas on decorating a Gingerbread Castle. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/VG2BFrRw5_A
https://youtu.be/VG2BFrRw5_A
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...round-tower shaped gingerbread "how-to" / How to make a round castle tower from gingerbread (Hogwarts)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 10:47:45 am »This website provides instructions on how to make round towers from gingerbread for Hogwarts castle.
https://www.notquitenigella.com/2012/10/25/hogwarts-cake/
https://www.notquitenigella.com/2012/10/25/hogwarts-cake/
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...round-tower shaped gingerbread "how-to" / How to make a round castle tower from gingerbread (Rapunzel's castle)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 10:44:59 am »This website provides instructions on how to make a round castle tower from gingerbread for Rapunzel's castle.
https://family.disney.com/recipe/rapunzels-gingerbread-tower/
https://family.disney.com/recipe/rapunzels-gingerbread-tower/
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...using other recipes for gingerbread (pastillage, rice cereal, modeling chocolate, edible fabric, etc)) / How to make homemade Marzipan (video by kvalifood)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 10:38:17 am »This video by kvalifood provides instructions on how to make your own homemade Marzipan. Looks fairly easy!
https://youtu.be/r2g-wW2jPQk
If you want to make Danish pastries and desserts, there is simply no way around marzipan. I have many danes living away from the country asking for a marzipan recipe. Because you can not buy it in most places in the world. I have not been happy with the recipes I could find in the literature or online, so here is the one I have made. It took only 1½ weeks of experimentation and reading up to get it right:-S I also contacted one of the major danish marzipan manufacturers (Odense) that kindly shared some secret.
Recipe: http://www.kvalifood.com/page/homemade-marzipan/uuid/079857bf-4f7c-11e6-b574-1622d8788920
https://youtu.be/r2g-wW2jPQk
If you want to make Danish pastries and desserts, there is simply no way around marzipan. I have many danes living away from the country asking for a marzipan recipe. Because you can not buy it in most places in the world. I have not been happy with the recipes I could find in the literature or online, so here is the one I have made. It took only 1½ weeks of experimentation and reading up to get it right:-S I also contacted one of the major danish marzipan manufacturers (Odense) that kindly shared some secret.
Recipe: http://www.kvalifood.com/page/homemade-marzipan/uuid/079857bf-4f7c-11e6-b574-1622d8788920
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...for other decorations / Gingerbread Clay
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 10, 2019, 10:27:01 am »"Gingerbread" Clay Recipe
2 cups Baking Soda
1 cup Corn Starch
1 1/2 cups Cold Water
Cinnamon, ginger, and clove spices to color and scent (use more cinnamon than the other spices)
Optional: brown liquid watercolors or food coloring for a richer color
Mix all ingredients in a pot and stir over medium-high heat. Continue to stir frequently until the ingredients reach a clay-like consistency. It does not take long for the clay to fully form. You will know it is done when it has reached a consistency similar to mashed potatoes. Transfer the clay to a heat safe bowl and cover with a moist towel until cool enough to knead. Knead the clay with your hands and add more spice if desired. If you do not use food coloring you will want a lot more spice to deeply color the clay. The ratio of each spice you use will depend on your own preference, but you should use a lot more cinnamon (for color) than ginger or clove. Allspice gives a great scent.
Depending on thickness, your creations will take at least 24 hours to dry completely. For larger creations (sculptural pieces), consider using Styrofoam shapes as a base under your clay.
2 cups Baking Soda
1 cup Corn Starch
1 1/2 cups Cold Water
Cinnamon, ginger, and clove spices to color and scent (use more cinnamon than the other spices)
Optional: brown liquid watercolors or food coloring for a richer color
Mix all ingredients in a pot and stir over medium-high heat. Continue to stir frequently until the ingredients reach a clay-like consistency. It does not take long for the clay to fully form. You will know it is done when it has reached a consistency similar to mashed potatoes. Transfer the clay to a heat safe bowl and cover with a moist towel until cool enough to knead. Knead the clay with your hands and add more spice if desired. If you do not use food coloring you will want a lot more spice to deeply color the clay. The ratio of each spice you use will depend on your own preference, but you should use a lot more cinnamon (for color) than ginger or clove. Allspice gives a great scent.
Depending on thickness, your creations will take at least 24 hours to dry completely. For larger creations (sculptural pieces), consider using Styrofoam shapes as a base under your clay.
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...using other recipes for gingerbread (pastillage, rice cereal, modeling chocolate, edible fabric, etc)) / How To Form Marzipan Animals (video by Scoff)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 09, 2019, 07:19:05 pm »This video by Scoff provides instructions on how to form Marzipan animals.
https://youtu.be/GW3gaFUbR_8
https://youtu.be/GW3gaFUbR_8
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...using other recipes for gingerbread (pastillage, rice cereal, modeling chocolate, edible fabric, etc)) / How to Make Modeling Chocolate Fondant (video by Christine Jeffery)
« Last post by GingerbreadExchange on October 09, 2019, 07:08:26 pm »This video by Christine Jeffery provides instructions on how to make Modeling Chocolate Fondant.
https://youtu.be/Fl2Y-P9W_AQ
Through trial and (lots of) error, this is the technique I use to make a modeling chocolate fondant.
Supplies needed:
*Mat to work on (Anti-slip mat for underneath, optional)
*1.5kg pre-kneaded fondant (~3 lbs)
*1 x 12oz packet of Wilton's candy melts
*1/4 to 1/3 C of Light Caro Syrup
*Hot or Boiling water
*Glass measuring cup
*Glass bowl
*Silicone spatula/scraper
https://youtu.be/Fl2Y-P9W_AQ
Through trial and (lots of) error, this is the technique I use to make a modeling chocolate fondant.
Supplies needed:
*Mat to work on (Anti-slip mat for underneath, optional)
*1.5kg pre-kneaded fondant (~3 lbs)
*1 x 12oz packet of Wilton's candy melts
*1/4 to 1/3 C of Light Caro Syrup
*Hot or Boiling water
*Glass measuring cup
*Glass bowl
*Silicone spatula/scraper