Homemade Playdough
A simple and customizable recipe for soft and malleable playdough, perfect for hours of creative play.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional) Add to customize colors
- Essential oils or scent (optional) Add to customize scents
Instructions
Combining Ingredients
- In a medium-sized saucepan, mix 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, and 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the dry mixture. If desired, add food coloring or essential oils.
Cooking
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously. The mixture will begin to thicken. Keep stirring until it forms a doughy ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Cooling and Kneading
- Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes. Once it’s cool enough to handle, knead the dough with your hands for a few minutes until smooth.
Storage
- Allow the playdough to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
Notes
Tips for variations include mixing different food colorings, trying various essential oils, and incorporating glitter or small beads for added texture. For a gluten-free option, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend.