The World of Play Dough

There as so many different "recipes" for making your own play dough, it's quite overwhelming. I recently got a recipe handout at the local play center that we go to once a week and gave it a try. The play dough came out way too moist, so I will alter the recipe for you to include less water (you can always add more if you need to).

You need:
- 1 1/4 cups of flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- a few drops of food coloring (or dry unsweetened Kool-aid)
- 1/2 cup of boiling water, cooled down (the recipe was for 1 cup of water)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Get a large bowl
2. Mix flour, salt together
3. Add water and ail to large bowl
4. Stir
5. Mix with hands for about 5 minutes, until smooth and color is blended.
6. Put the playdough in a zipper bag or airtight container for up to 2 months.

Too much water!!

Still a bit moist... I just had to add a bit more flour!

Here are some more links to other recipes. I personally like the cooked method a lot, it just takes a bit more time.
Have fun!!

Cooked Method


Uncooked Method