Make the Best Homemade Playdough Easy Recipe
I’ve been making this homemade playdough recipe for my toddler for quite some time now, and it's become a favorite activity in our house. Not only is it a fun recipe that we can whip up in no time, but it's also a great way to bond with my little one.
Yield: 2 cups
Cost: 3
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Materials
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Water boiling
- 1/3 Cup Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil or coconut oil for a softer feel
- Food Coloring gel food coloring or food dye of your choice
- Optional: A few drops of essential oils for scent
Instructions
Cooking on the Stove Top
- In a 2-quart saucepan, add the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and vegetable oil.1 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 Cup Water, 1/3 Cup Salt, 2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar, 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- Cook over low to medium heat stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to gather around the spoon. I use a wooden spoon to make this.
- Remove the dough and let cool.
Coloring the Playdough
- For different colors, divide the dough into sections and knead in a few drops of food coloring or gel food coloring until evenly mixed.Food Coloring, Optional: A few drops of essential oils for scent
Keep it Fresh for Weeks
- Make sure your play dough is completely cool before storing. If it’s not, your playdough will become musty and even moldy.
- Once cool, store your homemade playdough in an air-tight container or a plastic resealable bag to keep it fresh for weeks.
Notes
There are two ways to make this dough. The stove top method outlined in the directions is one way. Here is another.
Using Boiling Water.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
Add the vegetable oil to the boiling water, and slowly pour it into the dry mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Once the dough starts to cool slightly, knead it on a floured surface until smooth and pliable. I prefer the stove top method as I am assured that the dough will not be too sticky.
Add the vegetable oil to the boiling water, and slowly pour it into the dry mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Once the dough starts to cool slightly, knead it on a floured surface until smooth and pliable. I prefer the stove top method as I am assured that the dough will not be too sticky.