Homemade “Edible” Playdough

Ingredients:

·        2 cups boiling water

·        2 ½ cups four

·        ½ cup salt

·        1 T cream of tartar

·        2 packages (.13oz) Cool-Aid or other colorful drink mix

·        2 T vegetable oil

1.       Boil 2 cups water.

2.      While water is boiling, mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and drink mix together in a large bowl using a wire whisk (or large spoon). 

3.      Combine dry mix with vegetable oil with large spoon or spatula.

4.      Add boiling water and mix until consistency is smooth and color fully blended. 

Wait for mix to cool.  Ensure mix is not too sticky (in which case add more flour) or dry (add a little water).  Let child play with playdough. If you have a plastic place mat, this makes a great surface for the playdough, and makes cleanup easier.  

  If you have playdough toys, great, if not, you can make do with kitchen items like a cup to cut out circles, or cookie cutters for various shapes.  A garlic press, butter knife or anything that will leave a pattern on the playdough are also big hits. 

***When done with playdough, store in an airtight container.****