Even with perfect icing, your walls might wobble while they dry. That’s okay. Use everyday objects as scaffolding. A sturdy coffee mug propped against a wall, a thick book (like a cookbook) leaning on a roof, even a few heavy cans of beans from the pantry—they all work wonders.
Just make sure your props are clean. I once used a can of tomato soup, and the label left a faint red mark on my white icing. It looked like gingerbread had a little accident. Learn from my mistakes.
The Roof Dance: Don’t Be a Hero
The roof is the trickiest part. It’s heavy, and gravity is not on your side. Don’t try to attach both sides at once. Glue one roof panel on, let it dry completely (again, the 15-minute rule), and then add the second one. It’s like putting a book on a shelf—you slide one in, then the other.
How To Make Gingerbread House Stick Together
If your roof still slides, use a simple trick: support the peak. A small juice glass or a spice jar placed right under the roof’s highest point can hold everything aloft while the icing hardens. You’re basically building a sugar-based tent, and tents need poles.
