I was in need of a cooking day. I wanted to make Pizza Rolls and So I needed something for the kids to do. I searched online and found a recipe for homemade play dough. I didn't have any cream of tartar or alum, so I used vinegar and vanilla (to help with the smell). The boys loved it. I think the smell actually helped deter Nate from just eating the playdough. With old cookie cutters, utensils and a spatula, this kept them busy for quite a while.
Homemade Play-Doh
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 tsps cream of tartar or alum (you can substitute 1/4 tsp of lemon juice or white vinegar for
each 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar. Be aware if you use vinegar, the play-doh will have a vinegar
smell.)
1 cup water
1 Tbsp oil
Food Coloring (A couple od drops will usually be enough. Use gloves to knead the dough so you
don't get colored hands. Plus the dough is hot.)
There are some types of play-doh that require no cooking, but this isn't one of them. First, combine flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Mix liquids and gradually stir them into the dry ingredients. When the mixtures is smooth, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until a ball forms. Remove from heat and knead until smooth. Store in a Zip-loc bag.
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