No-cook playdough

Course DIY

Keyword easy playdough, homemade playdough, kids crafts, rainy day activities

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil mixed with boiling water into soft playdough without a stove.

What You’ll Need

2 cups plain all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
up to 1.5 cups boiling water added gradually until the texture feels right
food colouring (optional)
a few drops glycerine (optional, for shine)

Directions

Stir the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and oil together in a large mixing bowl.
Pour in the boiling water.
Keep stirring until a sticky dough comes together.
Mix in food colouring and glycerine, if using.
Allow the dough to cool, then lift it out of the bowl and knead hard for a couple of minutes until it is no longer sticky ("the most important part of the process").
If it is still a little sticky, work in a bit more flour.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for at least 6 months. In a humid climate, refrigerate and keep out of sunlight.

Safety: NOT a food. No-cook still uses boiling water, so an adult pours and stirs until it cools. High salt: keep away from dogs and don't let kids eat it. Contains wheat.