Description
An easy way make homemade play dough using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (separated)
- 1/2 cup iodized salt
- 1 tbsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 8 drops food coloring (optional)
- 1 drop essential oils (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil.
- Boil water and move to a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Add food coloring and essential oils and stir until mixed well.
- Add the colored water to the dry mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until combined.
- Take a bit of the remaining flour and coat your hands. The rest should go into the dough mixture.
- Mix with your hands, kneading until the dough is soft and not sticky.
- Refrigerate when not using your play dough. It should last 1-2 weeks.