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Homemade Playdough

By Julie
Soft, stretchy playdough that lasts up to three months!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Batch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup salt
  • 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil coconut oil works too
  • Food Coloring

Instructions

  • In a large pot combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Stir until combined. Next add in the water and oil. 
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir the playdough until it thickens and begins to form into a ball. Remove pot from heat. Place the dough into a bowl. Let cool until you can touch it. 
  • Knead it until smooth. 
  • Time to add the colors! Divide dough into the amount of colors you want. Place dough balls into quart size resealable bags. 
  • Drop about 5-6 colors of food coloring into the dough, seal the bag and knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed. Add more color if you want it more vibrant. 
  • Store play dough inside the bags to keep it soft for up to 3 months.

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Notes

  • If your playdough dries out a little just add a little oil first, then knead it into playdough with your hands. You can also knead in a little bit of water.
  • Store playdough wrapped in saran wrap then store in an airtight container.
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