Gingerbread House

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp vinegar
• 3 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Mix and chill before rolling

Frosting

• 2 egg whites
• 2 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Mix and heat vigorously

Roof 12" square made in 2 sections