Blonde Gingerbread House Dough

1. In mixer combine shortening, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and corn syrup. Mix on low speed just until smooth. 2. Combine flour, salt, and ginger in another bowl. Mix until blended. 3. Add flour mixture to mixer bowl all at once. Mix on low until mixture begins to look crumbly. 4. Add water. Mix until dough begins to come together. Dough should be firm and evenly moist. 5. Turn dough out onto plastic wrap and wrap tightly. 6. Refrigerate. 7. To roll and bake dough: Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness onto baking pan that has been lined with either foil or parchment. Using template cut each piece out. Allow 1 1/2 inch between pieces. Spray gingerbread with water and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven Recut pieces Lower oven to 300 degrees Bake for 20-30 more minutes. Some larger thick pieces may take up to 45 minutes. Rotate tray every 10 minutes to assure even browning.