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How to Make Homemade Playdough (Without Cream of Tartar)
This homemade and edible playdough is so easy to make and does not require cream of tartar! Made with just a handful of basic ingredients, this playdough recipe is perfect for kids at home!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 ball of dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
- 3/4 cups water
- 2 packets Kool-Aid for extra vibrancy
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, gently warm the oil, water, and lemon juice and essential oil with medium to low heat. Add desired food coloring, like a Kool-Aid packet.
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In the meantime, fold together the flour and salt. Right before the liquid gets to a rolling boil, slowly add the flour mixture. Be sure to get all of the clumps out.
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Stir and stir until the dough forms into a ball, getting the substance off of each side. The end result will be smooth and not sticky. Be careful not to burn
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.Remove dough from heat and allow to cool.
Recipe Notes
- The playdough will start off being very sticky. Just keep stirring over low-heat.
- Store in wax paper or Ziploc bag.
- If playdough feels dry, just add a couple droplets of water.