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*DOUGH/BAKING*
Avoiding uneven edges Correct dough thickness Avoiding pieces that stick to the baking sheet	Can I freeze gingerbread dough? Can I freeze baked pieces?
*FROSTING*
Frosting consistency Where can I buy meringue powder Can I use a product called "Just Whites"? Do you have the recipe that uses raw egg whites?	How long does royal frosting keep? Adding color to frosting Can I used canned frosting?
*CONSTRUCTION/ASSEMBLY*
Can I decorate my pieces before assembly? How do I avoid roof cave-ins? Where can I buy a cardboard base or other base?
*DECORATING*
Are there any candies I should avoid using? Is there any order to decorating? How do I make the seams of the house look neat?	Recipe for "glass" candy windows. Is there a way to preserve my gingerbread project?

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