Homemade stuff is really great because a mother decides what goes into it and we can make it free of harmful additives. Not to forget, it is easier on the pocket in the long run. This week, I finally attempted to make playdough for the kids. Inspired by my mother-in-law's successful attempt and how simple it was to make it, I finally tried it out for my own. It turned out great:)
With all the measuring and stirring, it is a half an hour job or faster. In a cooking pot, put the following:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cooking oil [I used my expired organic olive oil]
- 1 tbsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup salt
Stir all the ingredients well into a paste and place pot over small heat. Stir continuously till it becames a rather stiff paste [this can give a pretty good arm workout]. The key in having a good consistency is allowing the paste to cool before adding the food coloring. When cooled, take it and press it into a smooth dough. Add in food coloring as desired and presto! your very own playdough. Remember, add 3-4 drops of coloring would suffice because the color sets in over time. Extra tip: Put them in transparent containers and you will always know what color it is. So good, you can even eat it on its own:)
1 comment:
Thanks for recipe! Will try it out!
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