Quickest & Easiest Cooked Playdough Recipe {For Kindergarten} from www.aplusteachingresources.com.au
Introduction
Making play dough is a fun and easy activity that you can do with your kids at home. It is a great way to keep them entertained and help them develop their fine motor skills. There are many different recipes for play dough, but in this article, we will show you how to make a cooked play dough recipe. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the dough will last for several weeks if stored properly.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Food coloring (optional)
Nutrition
This play dough recipe is not meant for consumption. Please make sure to supervise young children who are playing with it and make sure they do not eat it.
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar. 2. Slowly stir in the water and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth. 3. If you want to add food coloring, add it at this point and stir until the color is even. 4. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and forms a ball. 5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes. 6. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead it until it is smooth and pliable. 7. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a little more water. 8. Store the play dough in an airtight container or plastic bag when not in use.
Tips
- You can use any type of food coloring for this recipe, but gel colors work best. - If you don't have cream of tartar, you can substitute it with lemon juice or vinegar. - To make scented play dough, add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture before cooking. - If the dough sticks to your hands or surface, dust them with a little flour. - You can make different colors of play dough by dividing the mixture and adding different food coloring to each portion.
Conclusion
Making homemade play dough is a great way to spend quality time with your kids and encourage their creativity. This cooked play dough recipe is easy to make and will provide hours of fun for your children. Just remember to store it properly and supervise young children while they are playing with it. Enjoy!
