Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie spice
- Food coloring
- Mixing bowl
- Separate pot
- Spoon or heat-safe spatula
- Floured work surface
- Airtight storage container
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients.
- Add 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar to a mixing bowl. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add the vegetable oil.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and mix it with the dry ingredients.
- Prepare the scented liquid.
- In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of water with your chosen scent: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie spice. Add the desired amount of food coloring and stir until the color is distributed through the water.
- Heat the mixture.
- Place the pot over medium heat. Stir continuously as the mixture warms and begins to thicken. Regular stirring helps prevent sticking and encourages an even texture.
- Check the consistency.
- Continue heating and stirring until the dough is no longer sticky. Avoid adding extra flour too quickly, since the dough may become dry or crumbly.
- Knead the dough.
- Carefully transfer the warm dough to a floured surface. Once it is comfortable to handle, knead it until smooth and evenly combined.
- Cool completely.
- Allow the playdough to cool before giving it to children or placing it in storage.
- Store it properly.
- Place the cooled playdough in an airtight container. Seal it after every use to help preserve its soft texture.
Notes
Keep the playdough separate from food and remind children not to taste it, even though the ingredients are common kitchen staples.
