Gingerbread House Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. white shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. dark molasses
2/3 c. cold water
7 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Beat in sugar.
Add molasses.
Add water alternately with dry ingredients.
Chill dough about 1 hour.
Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut pieces for house from dough. Transfer to cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until done.
Construct house.
Frost and decorate with candies.
Let your imagination be your guide.