I love this recipe because it is so easy and foolproof. I have used this for my program for many, many years. Since so many of you have asked for the recipe, here it is. It lasts a long time too if kept in the fridge.

2 cups white flour

1 cup salt

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

2 cups water

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a pot and cook at medium heat.  Stir often and when the mixture thickens to the point when it’s difficult to stir, pour the ball onto the table. It will be warm to the touch and still a little sticky. Knead for a few minutes and the when the stickiness disappears, it will be ready to use.

When not being used, put into a container and cover. For longer life, put container into the fridge.

I like the natural color of playdough, but if you want some variation, separate the playdough into different balls and add several drops of food coloring into each ball and knead to evenly distribute the color. Some parents suggested using kool aid as a coloring agent. I have not personally tried it yet.

It’s safe (doesn’t taste great, very salty), keeps a long time and so much more pliable and easy to use than the commercially made Play Doh.

Great to use with the playdough: garlic press, rolling pin, cookie cutters, plates, whatever your imagination inspires you to use.

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