Rolling in the Dough

Homemade Play Dough

Ingredients:
3 c. flour
3 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. salt
6 tsp cream of tartar
3 TBSP oil
food coloring

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil.
2. Add boiling water and mix well. You can knead dough on floured surface until no longer sticky (do not add too much flour or dough will dry out).
3. store in air tight container or ziploc bags.

Comments

Angie said…

We used to make this when I was a kid, and I was looking for the recipe. Thanks!!!

November 22, 2008 at 4:54 PM

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