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Create your own colorful, squishy playdough at home with this simple, fun recipe perfect for one delightful child’s playtime!
Looking to keep a kiddo entertained without creating enough playdough to rival a small bakery? You’ve hit the jackpot! This recipe is perfect for making just enough squishy fun for one child, with all the nitty-gritty details you need. Stick around—this is going to be fun!
Playdough for One Child
Tired of store-bought playdough that smells funny and dries out too quickly? Make your own magical, squishy, and colorful playdough at home! It’s quick, easy, and sure to be a hit with your tiny human.
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Playtime Fun
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-3 drops food coloring (your child’s favorite color)
Cooking Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir to mix well.
- Pour in water and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent burning.
- As the mixture heats up, it will start to thicken. Keep stirring!
- Once the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, remove from heat.
- Let the dough cool for a few minutes – don’t burn your fingers!
- Once cool enough to handle, knead in the food coloring until evenly distributed. Voila! Playdough perfection.
Suggestions
Feeling adventurous? Add glitter for sparkle-tastic fun! No cream of tartar? Lemon juice makes a zesty substitute. Use natural food coloring if you’re concerned about chemicals. Store in an airtight container to keep the dough soft and squishy for weeks. Make a rainbow: Divide the dough before adding colors to create multiple hues. Sprinkle some essential oils to make it smell like a day at the spa (or bathtime – we don’t judge). Bam!
