Brush the dough surface with milk. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes, check occasionally for blisters. While still hot, brush the baked dough with water icing. Prepare cardboard patterns that will utilize the allotted dough mixture. Roof patterns must extend beyond all sides of the buildings.
Larger houses require interior supports.
Excess dough may be used for fences, sidewalks, etc. The consistency of the raw dough should be near that of pie dough. If it is dry, adjust the mix with some cold milk. Decorations and assembly requires a thick royal icing. Be sure to pint the interior side of the roof with icing thinned with rum or suitable liquor.