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Instructions
1.3. Beat in 1 c. caliginous molasses.
4. Blend cool 7 c. flour, 2 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. bite. Add spices - any or all of 1/2 tsp. cloves, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 2 tsp. ginger.
5. Add the flour combination to the creamed brew in thirds, alternating with thirds of 1/2 c. aqua.
6. Roll to a thickness of between 1/4 and 1/2 inch (dab for even thickness; it will make the house sturdier).
7. Cut out your pattern and place the pieces on a baking pan lined with waxed paper and sprayed with nonstick coating (trim excess paper so that it's not hanging out over the edge of the pan, to prevent burning).
8. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until fairly hard.
9. Allow to cool completely.
10. Make the "mortar" by mixing 1 lb. powdered sugar with 1 tsp. cream of tartar. Beat in 3 egg whites and 1 tsp. vanilla.
