how we made Taylor Swift’s Folklore Cabin from the
#erastour! see two reels back for reveal but sharing bts details in video VO and below:
⇢ recipe: “construction grade gingerbread house” recipe by sugargeekshow which I discovered last year. I love it because it is strong, easy to roll out and doesn’t spread much (her recipe has no leavener (b soda or b powder) 👍
⇢ glue: melted isomalt using “how to cook isomalt” instructions also from sugargeekshow. ISOMALT IS A GAMECHANGER. Unlike sugar syrup, it is much more forgiving in that it doesn’t crystallize and can be reheated many times which is crucial during assembly. I got mine on Amazon. isomalt > sugar syrup > royal icing!
⇢ many recipes say to roll gingerbread to 1/4” but for small pieces or little details like the chair we made, roll thinner to 1/8” and bake for shorter time
⇢ microplane: make sure to sand down all the baked pieces with a microplane for straight edges and overall clean look
⇢ edible moss idea from sugarmaplef...