How to Make Your Own Playdough (No-Cook Method)

It's easy to make your own playdough using every-day kitchen ingredients. You can whip up a batch in 5 minutes or less for some rainy day family fun, or keep your kids occupied while you finish that last load of laundry or that ehow article you've been working on. Here's how to make no-cook homemade playdough:

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 C Flour
• 1/4 C Salt
• 1/3 C Water
• 1 tsp Vegetable Oil
• Food Coloring (optional)
• Measuring Cups/Spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Your Hands!

1. Combine flour, salt and oil in a bowl. Gently mix together.
2. If you want colored playdough, add 2 to 3 drops of food coloring to 1/3 cup of water, otherwise use plain water. Gradually add water to dry ingredients, mixing with your fingers until smooth.
3. Knead the dough with your hands until smooth and pliable (about 3 to 5 minutes).
4. Return to step one and start over to make another color! Or, play with the dough right now. :)

Tips & Warnings

• If your dough is too stiff, you can add a little water or vegetable oil. Don't overdo it though, or the dough will get sticky.
• Store dough in a ziploc bag.
• Don't eat!