Description
Create your own calming pastel sensory dough for a soothing tactile experience that promotes creativity and relaxation.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- Food coloring (pastel colors of choice)
- Essential oils (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar until well mixed.
- In a separate saucepan, combine water and vegetable oil, adding your desired food coloring and optional essential oils.
- Pour the wet ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and gradually add the dry mixture while stirring continuously.
- Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and forms a ball, pulling away from the sides of the pan (about 3–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then knead the dough until smooth and stretchy.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for future use.
Notes
Experiment with colors, fragrances, and textures to customize your sensory dough experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg