Play-doh is the supreme choice to develop a child's imagination and hand-eye coordination, ensuring several hours of fun. I was amazed to see my little one going gaga every time I hand her a ball of play-doh. That sparked the idea of making it at home in all the colours she wants. Making your own play-doh with your child can be exciting. I tried a number of recipes and by far, the one am going to share with you today, is the best.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- All purpose flour (Maida) - 2.5 cups
- Water- 2.5 cups
- Vegetable oil- 5 tbsp
- Cream of tartar- 1.5 tbsp
- Salt- 1.25 cups
- Food colours (any combination to match the mood, occassion or toddler's request)
Procedure:
- Mix all the ingredients together except the colours in a large vessel and cook the not-so-smooth dough on a low heat.
- Mix frequently and you'll notice that the dough becomes sticky.
- Mix until the edges of the dough appears dry. Pinch the dough. It's ready if its not gooey.
- Now, place the dough on the counter top or a working mat that can withstand food colours. Knead the warm dough and divide them into small balls to colour them different.
- Add the food colours and knead them until incorporated.
- You can store them in ziploc bags or airtight containers for several months.
Tips:
- While adding the food colurs, try to drop the colours in the middle of the dough and then fold it in, so that the initial globs of colour work their way into the dough before they hit your skin!
- In case you stain your hand, scrub it away with a little baking powder.
- Add the basic colours first. Then, you can blend in a mixture of colours to make a variation. Play with your imagination.
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