Sunday, July 11, 2010

How To Make PlayDough

All kids love playdough, but most kids run out way before your ready to buy more. So here is the easy instructions you can use to make your own. Be sure to store it in an air tight container. (You can even recycle butter tubs for this purpose.)

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Salt
  • 1 Cup Water

(Wheat flour will make a sand colored dough that kids will love!)

Directions:

  • Combine Flour and Salt in large bowl
  • Pour in water and mix until you reach desired consistency
  • That's It! Your ready to play!

If your dough starts to dry out just knead in more water. This kind of playdough does not last as long as it's cooked counterparts.


You want colors or better texture?
No problem add a few ingredients and steps and you can have anything you want. Here is another recipe that is more like the store bought kind.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 2 Cups Warm Water
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Cream of Tarter
  • Food Coloring (2 packages KoolAid can be used as well)
Directions:
  • Mix dry ingredients in a pan making sure to get out lumps
  • Add water and heat while stirring until resembles mashed potatoes
  • DO NOT OVER COOK as it will crumble when playing
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool
  • Knead until smooth
  • Your hands may smell of the Kool-Aid flavor even with gloves.
MORE FUN:
  • Save the coloring step for last and use bakers gel/paste colors. Kids love watching the dough change colors
  • Add glitter for sparkly dough
  • Add Vanilla extract or Peppermint extract to keep dough preserved, prevent molding, and add wonderful scent.
There is no limit to the kinds of dough you can create for your little ones. Just experiment and find what works for you. Make sure to store them out of reach as these are not intended to eat. It will not harm your child, but it can make your pets very ill due to the high salt content.

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