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Playdough Recipe:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 2 cups flour
  • Food coloring
  1. Combine all ingredients in sauce pan over medium high heat.
  2. Stir until dry and mixture pulls away from the sides of the sauce pan. (and is not sticky)
  3. Remove from heat and knead the dough. (Be careful it is hot)
  4. Cool completely and store in airtight container.