Homemade Playdough
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Homemade Play Dough
I have tried to make playdough at home before with no success. It was a terrible failure and the grandkids were so disappointed. That recipe did not have me heating the ingredients. I decided to look around and came across several different variations. I found this recipe on a blog and can’t remember which one it was:( (Sorry I can’t give credit to the person).
It was a great success. I can’t believe how nice the playdough turned out. Better than store-bought. I only had 2 dye colors so we left one white.
Check out the recipe below!
Playdough
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| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
- food coloring (liquid, powder, unsweetened drink mix)
Directions
 In a small sauce pan add flour | |
 Add water | |
 Add salt | |
 Stir together | |
 Add cream of tartar (optional) | |
 Add vegetable oil | |
 Mix together over low heat, stirring constantly | |
 The mixture will slowly start to thicken | |
 When it starts to resemble mashed potatoes and pulls away from the pan sides it's almost ready. keep heating and stirring it if it's still sticky | |
 Let cool in pan | |
 Knead with hands, roll into 3 balls | |
 Add color in center and mix with your hands (I only had 2 colors to add) | |
 Keep in an air tight container | |
How to Make Play Dough at Home
Homemade Play-dough
Easy to make at home play dough.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar optional for improved elasticity
- food coloring liquid, powder, unsweetened drink mix
Instructions
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In a small sauce pan add flour
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Add water
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Add salt
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Stir together
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Add cream of tartar (optional)
-
Add vegetable oil
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Mix together over low heat, stirring constantly
-
The mixture will slowly start to thicken
-
When it starts to resemble mashed potatoes and pulls away from the pan sides it’s almost ready. keep heating and stirring it if it’s still sticky
-
Let cool in pan
-
Knead with hands, roll into 3 balls
-
Add color in center and mix with your hands (I only had 2 colors to add)
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Keep in an air tight container
Your play dough does look better than the ones I made. The last batch the salt kept coming out. Looks like a great recipe to me!
By the way—-the little one looks like a cute sweety-pie.
Thanks.have a wonderful weekend:)
Hey – that little girl is awfully cute 😉 Great post and recipe… I think we are going to make some for home!
This brings back memories of making dough with my Mom many years ago. Thanks for sharing. Cute little girl!——- Shannon
Your granddaughter/helper is adorable! Thanks for linking on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy! Hope to see you again!
This looks wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing at Allergy Free Wednesday! Your grand daughter is adorable. Please come back again this week.
I made playdough once and it was a disaster. Glad yours turned out well. Glad to have you at Things I’ve Done Thursday!
The first time was horrible, we did the no cook method. This time it was perfect! Thanks again for hosting.