Homemade Playdough Fun!
Making playdough reminds me of being a kid. I still remember that salty smell and the feeling of the warm dough when it is first made. Recently we had a few rainy days here and had an old batch of playdough that needed to get tossed. The boys loved “helping” make the playdough. I think they almost liked making the playdough better than the playing with the dough part!
The recipe is easy – the kids can do everything themselves up until the part it needs to be put on the stove to cook.
Playdough Recipe
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Salt
2 Tablespoons Cream of Tarter
1 Tablespoon Oil
Food Coloring (a few drops)
Recipe can be doubled.
Mix all ingredients in a non-stick saucepan then place over medium heat and cook until it starts to come together in a ball.
Be patient – it takes a few minutes on until it starts to form into dough. Just keep stirring until it forms. Once it is all combined let cool and let the fun begin!
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Isn’t this recipe great. It’s so much better than store bought
Do you use a special pot or just an everyday one?
Good Question – I use a non-stick one!
And so much cheaper!!
Love the cook’s camo wear, LOL!
We are big fans of this! I made it for a playgroup and they all called me a Super Mom
Hi: Just thought I would come over for a visit and am so glad I did. I love your playdough recipe. The children seem to be having so much fun making it. Great idea! Thanks for sharing, Lia
Hey Wendy,
Great Idea.. I love making playdough with the kids. Does anyone know where to buy cream of tartar in bulk for these recipes. I love to double and double and double the recipes for the kids, but I burn through those little jars. You can use a zip lock bag to keep it in and I think it keeps for a VERY LONG TIME. Love your site!
So fun! And so cheap! My mom is a preschool teacher and she makes playdough all the time. If you put a smidge of vanilla extract in the pot, the dough will smell fantastic.
This looks like so much fun! We’re going to have to try it
Thanks for the comment Heather – did you come from SITS? I will check out your blog!
Thanks for the comment Jen – will be sure to stop by your blog too!