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Homemade Playdough Recipe – All Natural Ingredients

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Homemade Playdough Recipe - All NaturalI’ve caught my kids sneaking little bites of play-dough every now and then, and it got me wondering ‘what the heck is in Playdoh anyway?’   The container says ‘non-toxic’, but it smells weird, and if you’re a conspiracy theorist mom like me, you’re not entirely convinced it’s safe.

Plus, if you haven’t noticed, Playdoh isn’t cheap… I was tired of buying container after container every time ours dried up. Here’s a cheap and easy Homemade Playdough Recipe that’s Non-Toxic and costs much less to make. Now if I could just find a way to keep my boys from mixing all those pretty colors into one big ‘poo-colored’ ball!

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Homemade Playdough Recipe – All Natural Ingredients

  • Author: A Little Insanity - Erika
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Cups 1x
  • Category: How To Make
  • Cuisine: DIY
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This Homemade Playdough Recipe is made with All Natural Ingredients.  It’s Easy, Safe & Fun for Kids of all ages!


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Oil (Canola, Vegetable, Refined Coconut)
  • 2 Cups Water

Add Last Ingredients:

  • 40 drops Food Coloring (10 drops of each color)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except food coloring) into a non-stick sauce pan and mix well.
  2. Heat on Medium until mixture thickens and begins to stick to sides of pan.  Be sure to continuously stir the mixture as it cooks.
  3. Continue stirring until it is no longer sticky and forms a firm ball in the center of the pan. (approximately 2-3 minute from start to finish)
  4. Remove mixture from heat and let cool until it is just warm to the touch.
  5. Knead and divide into 4 balls.  Push your finger into the center of the ball to make a well for the food coloring.
  6. Add 10 drops of food coloring to each ball  in order to make the four colors (or combinations of whatever colors you want).
  7. Knead well and let cool before giving to child to play.
  8. Store in a Ziplock bag for up to 2 weeks (keeps much longer in the refrigerator).

Notes

  • If mixture is too dry, add a little oil and/or water… OR, if mixture is too wet, add a little flour – until the consistency is ‘playdough-like’
  • To preserve you or your child’s creations, you can bake it for 1/2 to 1 hour at 300 degrees until thoroughly dry.  If you have a dehydrator, you can also follow the manufacturers instructions to dry your pieces.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bite
  • Calories: 10

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  1. Sarah

    July 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Hi Erika,
    I’m not only your little sister, but also a fan! I love your recipes and fun website & links! Your video presentations are fun to watch as well as your insane hairdo’s. :) I love you!- Sarah

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  2. Christina Abramowski

    November 14, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Dear Erika!!!!!! I just made your gluten free flour mix and your sandwich bread for the very first time and we LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! It is delicious!!!!!!! Wonderful toast! I am no printing off more of your recipes! Could you please make a scone recipe!? Unless it’s on page 4 which I am going to next!!!! Blessings to you and your whole beautiful family! Love. Peace. Gratitude. Kindness. Christina

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    • Erika

      November 14, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment Christina! I’m so excited that you found the recipe and that it works for you! =) A scone recipe is one of my most requested… I’m working on one and will post it soon. God Bless & have a wonderful weekend! ~Erika

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