Easy Homemade Playdough Recipe for Endless Creative Fun
Create a safe, non-toxic homemade playdough recipe for endless creative fun with your kids, perfect for bonding and imaginative play!
Equipment
- large pot
- stirring spoon
- wax paper
- ziplock bags
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups flour The main base that provides structure for your squishy playdough.
- 1 cup salt Helps preserve the texture and prevents bacterial growth.
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Enhances elasticity, making the playdough more pliable.
- 2 cups water Hydrates the dry ingredients.
- 2 tablespoons oil Adds smoothness, ensuring the playdough is easy to handle.
For Coloring
- as needed food coloring Adjust to your child’s imagination.
Instructions
How to Make Easy Homemade Playdough
- In a large pot, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly blended for a smooth texture.
- Pour in the water and oil, continuing to stir to combine the ingredients into a cohesive mixture.
- Place the pot on medium heat, stirring continuously. Watch as the mixture thickens and begins to form a ball.
- Carefully remove the pot from heat and transfer the dough onto a sheet of wax paper. Allow it to cool slightly before handling.
- Once the dough has cooled enough to handle, knead it with your hands until it's soft and pliable.
- Divide the dough into four equal parts. Place each portion in a ziplock bag.
- Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into each ziplock bag. Seal the bags and knead inside to mix the color.
- Remove the dough from the bags and knead it one last time to achieve an even color and texture.
Notes
Optional: Store playdough in the same ziplock bags to keep it soft for future use.