Perfect Homemade Play Dough

Perfect Homemade Play Dough


Why buy expensive (and STINKY) "Play Doh" when you can easily and quickly make your own. I have tried a number of recipes over the last year and this one is, hands-down, the best. It has the texture of the store bought stuff, but without the smell. And best of all, it's all made from eatable ingredients, so if your LO is at all like mine, when he/she puts it in his/her mouth, it won't be dangerous. It won't taste good, that's for sure (Aaron says it's "gucky") but it won't hurt them!

The whole process takes about 10 minutes (depends somewhat on how many colors you want to mix).

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups flour (white)
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt 
1 tbsp cream of tarter 
2 tbsp. veggie oil 
food dye - your choice of colors


TO MAKE:
~Pour all ingredients into a pan and turn on stove to medium to medium-high heat. 
~Stir constantly over medium heat until a dough ball forms by pulling away from the sides of the pan. 
~Remove from pan and let cool a few minutes. 
~Knead dough for a few minutes until smooth. 
~Add drops of food coloring and knead to blend (this can get messy so make sure you do it on a non-porous surface in case the dye goes flying). Start with a few drops and add until you get your desired color.
~Store in sealed plastic container. Should last for at least 3 months. 
~This recipe usually comes out to 4 fist-sized balls.