MICROWAVE PLAYDOUGH

2 c. flour
4 tbsp. cream of tartar
4 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. salt
2 c. water
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. food coloring, optional

 

Mix all of the dry ingredients in an 8 cup measure or a 2 quart casserole. If using the food coloring, add it to the water. Stir the water and the oil into the dry ingredients stirring until smooth.Cook on high for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well, (break up lumps), every 2 minutes, until the playdough clings to the spoon and is no longer sticky. When it is cooked enough, it will be pliable and soft, but not sticky.
Turn out onto a plate and cool for a few minutes. Knead it for a minute or two until it is smooth. Store it in a tightly covered plastic container. Refrigeration is not necessary.

How to Make Playdough - Playdough Recipe and Activities

How to Make Playdough - Playdough Recipe and Activities

By Carmen Benton

To be honest I have never had much success with making my own playdough. The few attempts I made the dough was very crumbly and dried out too quickly and so I gave up and would go and buy some.

I am a big fan of the Crayola brand of playdough, however once I bought another brand and I am still trying to remove that playdough from my house! It was so sticky that it ended up, in its many bright colours, ALL over my house!

Then one day I went into my son's nursery and the children were playing with playdough. It felt and smelt great so I asked the teacher which brand it was so I could buy some. She amazed me by saying she had made it. So I decided that it was time for me to try again!

The best tip I can give on how to make playdough is to cook your playdough. This binds it together and makes it as good if not better than the commercially made playdough you can buy.

So I set to work and made some playdough using the following recipe and it was fantastic. So no more store bought play dough for us!

You will become the envy of your playgroup when you master the easy skill of making your own playdough.

I think homemade playdough makes a lovely birthday or Christmas gift especially if you print off the playdough recipe and attach that to the tub of playdough to teach others how to make playdough!

Play dough Recipe

1 cup salt

2 cups flour

4 tablespoons cream of tartar

2 tablespoons cooking oil

2 cups of water

food colouring

saucepan

1. Mix all ingredients in the saucepan.

2. Cook on medium heat for three to five minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes stiff.

Store in an airtight container (or a plastic bag) in the refrigerator. If stored this way the playdough will last for weeks, even a few months!

For ideas on what to do with your homemade playdough and other great baby craft ideas go to Baby Books Guide the ultimate resource site for parents. It is where you can find books both for your baby and about your baby as well as many other resources that will support your through the first three years.

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Edible Playdough

1 c. peanut butter
1 c. honey
2 c. non-fat dry milk
Marshmallows
Raisins
Licorice strings

Mix peanut butter, honey and non-fat dry milk with hands until smooth. Make into shapes and decorate with marshmallows, raisins, licorice and dried fruits.

Peanut Butter Playdough

1 c. peanut butter (creamy)
1 c. corn syrup
1 1/4 c. powdered milk
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients. Store playdough in covered container. Delicious and fun to play with too.

Homemade Playdough Recipe

Ingredient:

2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/4 c. salad oil
3/4 - 1 c. water
Few drops of food coloring of your choice


Method:

Mix flour, salt and oil. Then add food coloring to the water. Finally add water to flour, salt and oil. Knead until it no longer sticks to your hands. Baggies may be used to store playdough in so it doesn't have to be divided every time it is used. Seal with plastic tie strings or coffee cans. If dough gets too hard or dries out, add more water. If dough gets too oily, add flour.

Homemade Playdough

Ingredient:

1 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
1 drop of food coloring
1/2 c. salt


Method:

Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Add food coloring to the water and oil and stir into dry ingredients. Stir over medium heat several minutes until mixture forms a ball. Let cool in bowl, then knead until smooth. Store in an airtight container. The playdough will keep four to six weeks and will lose its greasiness after the first or second use.

Playdough Recipe

Ingredient:

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil


Method:

Mix ingredients in a saucepan. Cover over medium heat until it forms into a ball, stirring constantly. Food coloring may be added. Knead slightly on waxed paper. Let cool. This playdough will not stick to carpet or clothes.