Fun Dough

Home-made Playdough

Cook up a batch of Fun Dough and watch your children's imagination go to work. This dough has a smoother, softer consistency than store bought dough and is non toxic.

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour and cream of tarter.  Set aside.
2. Combine the water, oil and a few drops of food coloring* in  a 3qt sauce pan.  Heat on medium just until warm.  Then, add the dry ingredients and stir quickly.
3. Continue stirring and cook on medium/low heat for another minute or two until the dough pulls away from the side of the pan.
4. Remove the mixture from the pan and knead it on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth.  Cool completely before giving it to children to play with.

* For darker colors add more food coloring and use less food coloring for lighter shades.

For a longer life, between uses store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container or in a re-sealable plastic bag with the excess air squeezed out.

Idea: For an inexpensive gift, make some dough in different colors.  Place each color in it's own disposable container and pair it with a mini-rolling pin and some cookie cutters.  For an added bonus, print the recipe and include it with the gift.

Liam and Declan enjoying their homemade dough.