Description
Make your own non-toxic play dough with simple ingredients for endless fun and creativity.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- Food coloring (your choice)
- Essential oils (optional, for scent)
- Mixing bowl
- Pot for cooking
- Spoon for stirring
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear a clean, flat area for making the play dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate pot, mix water, vegetable oil, and food coloring. Add essential oils for a scent if desired.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until it forms a dough.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the pot over medium heat, stirring continuously as the dough thickens.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a clean surface after it pulls from the pot sides, kneading it until smooth.
- Store Properly: Let it cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Encourage kids to mix different colors and add unique textures for creative play.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg