Playdough
Transform craft time into a hands-on sensory adventure with this easy homemade playdough recipe, perfect for kids and adults alike! Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salt, cream of tartar, and vegetable oil, this simple recipe takes just minutes to prepare and delivers a soft, pliable dough that’s ideal for endless creativity. Customize the playdough by adding vibrant food coloring to match any theme or occasion, making each batch uniquely yours. Designed to last for weeks when stored correctly, this playdough offers a fun, non-toxic alternative to store-bought versions and is a great tool for fostering imaginative play, motor skills, and artistic expression. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate craft project for a rainy day or a playful learning activity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 as needed Food coloring
Instructions
In a large nonstick saucepan, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir the dry ingredients until fully mixed.
In a separate bowl, mix the water and vegetable oil together. If you want colored playdough, add a few drops of food coloring to the water and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Pour the wet ingredients into the saucepan along with the dry ingredients and stir well until no lumps remain.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously with a spatula or wooden spoon. As the mixture heats, it will begin to thicken.
Continue stirring over medium heat as the dough forms. It will start to pull away from the sides of the pan and form a ball. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
Once the dough forms a cohesive ball and is no longer sticky, remove it from heat. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead it on a clean surface for 1-2 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
Store the playdough in an airtight container or resealable bag to keep it soft for weeks of play.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 113304 mg | 4926% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.2 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3227 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
