Playing
with play dough is an awesome way for the kids to learn, it’s even better when
they can help make it and even taste it without Mom worrying where or how it was made and what's in it!
I
have put together a few recipes that are non-toxic and edible (although I
wouldn’t recommend eating too much of it at a time.) A few ways to color your
play dough and to make it smell good are using food coloring, kool-aid and
powdered hot cocoa mix. You can always experiment with different ingredients
until you find a favorite to add to your dough.If you
decide to color the dough, separate it into balls and knead food coloring in
until the color is the shade you want and is blended in well.
To make larger amounts, just double or triple the recipe depending on how much dough you
want to make.
This is great to make when the kids need something fun and creative to do, when friends come over for a party or play date and a neat little gift for them to give to their family and friends.
Practical
Play Dough
The
consistency of this dough is very soft and workable, much like what you would
buy in a store.
Combine
all ingredients into a saucepan.
2
cups of flour
1
cup of salt
2
cups of hot water
2
tablespoons of vegetable oil
1-1
1/2 tablespoons of cream of tartar
Cook
the mixture over medium heat and stir frequently. When the mixture is
well-blended and the consistency of dough, remove the pot from heat and let the
dough cool off for a few minutes until it's cool enough to handle, place the
dough on a layer of parchment or waxed paper and knead it into a large ball.
If you
decide to color the dough, separate it into balls and knead food coloring in
until the color is the shade you want and is blended in well.
To make a
larger amount, just double or triple the recipe depending on how much dough you
want to make.
Basic
Play Dough
To
make a basic play-dough, you only need a few ingredients. In mixing bowl, blend
together
1
cup of flour
1/2
cup of salt
1/2
cup of water
If
the dough is a little too sticky, just add a small amount of flour until the
consistency is to your liking. If the dough seems too dry and crumbly, add a
teaspoon of water one at a time to make it more workable.
If you
decide to color the dough, separate it into balls and knead food coloring in
until the color is the shade you want and is blended in well.
To make a
larger amount, just double or triple the recipe depending on how much dough you
want to make.
Store dough in an airtight container or
plastic baggie without any air in the bag.
Yummy
Peanut Butter Play Dough
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups powdered sugar
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and that’s
it, you’re done!
Spray the measuring cup with oil before
measuring your peanut butter and honey. They will come out of the measuring cup
really easy! Use a dry measuring cup with the powdered sugar so it doesn’t
stick.
This recipe has a great consistency & it’s not
sticky, but the more the kids play with it, the softer it gets.
To make a
larger amount, just double or triple the recipe depending on how much dough you
want to make.
Store dough in an airtight container or
plastic baggie without any air in the bag.
Bouncing
Play Dough
To
make bouncy play dough that has a rubbery consistency, you will need to add the
following ingredients into a saucepan:
2
cups of baking soda
1
cup of cornstarch
1
1/2 cups of water
Bring
to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently and slowly bring the mixture to
a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When the mixture has thickened
and it resembles dough, remove saucepan from heat and allow the dough to cool before
handling.
On
a surface lined with wax paper, knead in the food coloring into the dough and
it's ready to play with!
Same as all of
the other recipes, To make a larger amount, just double or triple the recipe
depending on how much dough you want to make.
Store dough in an airtight container or
plastic baggie without any air in the bag.
