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Homemade Playdough

This Homemade Playdough recipe is easy to make, uses pantry ingredients, and is ready in just 10 minutes! Make any color your child desires for a fraction of the price of store-bought. This is the best playdough recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 ball
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup table salt
  • 2 Tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Food Coloring , or 2 packets kool-aid (any flavor)*

Instructions

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  1. Combine water, oil, salt, cream of tartar, and a few drops of food coloring (or packets of kool-aid) in a saucepan. Heat until it starts to lightly bubble but is not boiling.
  2. Remove from heat and use a spatula to stir in the flour as best you can. Allow play dough to cool off until it's cool enough to touch. Knead it on a greased countertop until its very smooth.
  3. Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature, or in the fridge for 2-3 months.

Notes

  • Kool-aid- fun and easy way to add color and smell to the playdough.
  • Kool-aid- fun and easy way to add color and smell to the playdough.