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DIY Homemade Playdough Recipe

By Kirsten Swanson, Macaroni Kid The Woodlands - Montgomery, Texas March 14, 2024

Here's a simple homemade playdough recipe that's safe and fun for toddlers to play with:


Homemade Playdough Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup salt
  • 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Essential oils for scent (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the water and vegetable oil. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and essential oils to the water mixture for color and scent.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the pot.
  4. Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a thick dough and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Once the dough has formed, remove the pot from the heat and allow the dough to cool slightly.
  6. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead it for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
  7. Your homemade playdough is now ready to use! Store it in an airtight container when not in use to keep it fresh.

Feel free to customize your playdough by adding different colors and scents. Let your toddlers' imaginations run wild as they explore and create with this homemade playdough!


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