Architecture made of sugar: Two sisters build the most beautiful gingerbread houses!
USA - Two sisters made it into the spotlight with elaborate gingerbread houses - their impressive structures became a viral hit!
Abriella and Isabella discovered their passion for making and decorating gingerbread houses as children.
But as they got older, the classic kits were no longer enough for them.
As People reports, their mother took the whole thing to a new level in 2020.
As she was struggling to find a suitable set, she suggested making the gingerbread houses herself.
This is where Abriella's knowledge from her architecture degree came into play. With the help of design software, the sisters drew up their first complex plans - including a detailed gingerbread castle.
Abriella and Isabella reach millions of people with their creations
Since then, they have steadily expanded their skills and now reach millions of people on TikTok with their impressive creations.
"It's chaotic to get everything done in time for Christmas, but we love the annual challenge," said Isabella, who lives in the US city of San Francisco.
Abriella added: "For us, it's a lovely opportunity to spend time together and create unforgettable memories. The whole family helps out: While we build and decorate, our eldest sister bakes cookies and our parents take care of the cooking."
The entire building process usually took four to five days - from early in the morning until late at night. It is particularly important to the sisters that all the ingredients are edible.
Plan for this year's gingerbread house is already set
However, this often presented them with challenges: To ensure that their sometimes monumental designs remained stable, they used caramelized sugar as an adhesive.
This step is always particularly challenging, as the melted sugar becomes extremely hot and dries very quickly, which makes it difficult to work with.
They also mastered other hurdles such as warping or bubbling the dough in the oven with creative solutions. "When decorating, we simply cover the dough and conceal any irregularities," explained Isabella.
"We are proud of what we create and it motivates us to continue our tradition," she added.
Preparations for this year's gingerbread house are already underway. As soon as Abriella finishes her final exams and returns home, the sisters plan to start their new project.
Although their works of art will not be eaten, they will be composted in an environmentally friendly way at the end of the year.