Homemade Playdough

Have fun making homemade playdough!

Have fun making homemade playdough!

The children in my daycare have a great time with Play-Doh, but I’ve noticed that after a while the store-bought stuff gets hard for little hands to maneuver.

This homemade version is very easy to make and is softer and more pliable.

3 cups of flour
1 1/5 cups salt
6 tsp cream of tartar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups warm water

Dissolve the salt in the water (kids can help with this part). Pour all the ingredients in a large pot and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until a ball forms. Knead the dough mixture until you’ve got the texture you want (usually about 2 minutes). You can also add food coloring. I like to divide it up and mix in the different colors last. This stores great in plastic containers for about 3 months. Enjoy!

- Amy Hamiter

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