Description
A soft, pliable dough infused with the soothing aroma of lavender essential oil, perfect for sensory play and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 10–15 drops of lavender essential oil
- Purple food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Clear a clean, flat surface where you can work comfortably.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil. If desired, add purple food coloring.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Move the pot to the stovetop and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- Remove the dough from the pot and let it cool.
- Knead the dough by hand for a few minutes until smooth.
Notes
Store playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer. Refrigerate for even better preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg