Karlen, even our Construction Gingerbread recipe contains a small amount of baking soda because it helps fill out any imperfections and makes the pieces come to life. (Don't worry, it the shapes still hold their form.) We recommend giving it a try if you haven't already; on the other hand, it doesn't hurt to try leaving out the leavening to see if you like the textural results better. Good luck! Kye@KAF

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