FUN STUFF

* PLAYDOUGH RECIPE

2 Cups of Flour

2 Cups of Water

1 Cup of Salt

3 Tablespoons of Cream of Tartar

2 Tablespoons of Vegetable Oil

Food Coloring

Peppermint Extract

​

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS (except food coloring and extract) INTO SAUCEPAN AND COOK. COOK UNTIL VERY THICK (SCORCH). KNEAD FOR A FEW MINUTES. STORE IN PLASTIC BAG IN REFRIGERATOR FOR OPTIMUM FRESHNESS.

​

* COOKED PLAY DOUGH

3 cups flour
1 cup salt
6 teaspoons cream of tartar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Food coloring

​

Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large saucepan. Blend water and oil together in a bowl. Add to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Add several drops of food coloring until you get the right color. Cook for about five minutes. Take the playdough out of the saucepan and put it on a cutting board or counter and knead for a few minutes. Add flour if it’s too sticky.

​

This playdough should last around three months if you keep it sealed in an airtight container or plastic ziplock bag. It’s so smooth and fun to play with when it’s still warm.

​

* NO FUSS PLAY DOUGH

1 cup cold water
1 cup salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Food coloring

​

In a large bowl, mix together water, salt, oil and a few drops of food coloring. Mix flour and cornstarch and add 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly (you may need a little more or a little less than 2 cups flour so make sure you stir in until it is the right consistency). Knead for a few minutes with flour on your hands.

​

* OATMEAL PLAY DOUGH

1 cup flour
1 cup water
2 cups oatmeal

​

Mix everything together in a large bowl. Then knead for a few minutes. This playdough has a nice lumpy texture

​

Smelly Tip: For nice smelling play dough, add a few drops of vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract to any of these playdough recipes.

​

Compliments of Kristy Schadt, MFT, RPT-S  Harmony Counseling Center, Simi Valley, CA  (805) 578-2425