How to Make Homemade Play Dough

Homemade play dough works just as well as the store bought kind..

Play dough can entertain kids for hours upon hours, but if it is left out of its container, it can dry out and be ruined. Instead of purchasing more, help your kids make their own. The kids will enjoy making the dough just as much as they enjoy playing with it, and by making the dough yourself, you can also choose the colors you kids want.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Food coloring
• Zip top bag

1. Mix together 4 cups flour and 1 cup salt. Slowly add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 ½ cups water. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until smooth.

2. Knead the dough into ball and add several drops of food coloring to make it your desired color. Knead well.

3. Place in zip top bag and refrigerate for one hour.

References

• Family Education: Homemade Playdough Recipes