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home made playdough

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Campbell
@fillemup
pryor, OK

When my children were smaller (about playdough size), they loved it, (they liked to eat it), I know, weird. I know the container said it was supposed to be safe to eat, but, being a mother, I wasnt sure. After a short period of time they outgrew eating playdough. (Thank God, I thought I was a terrible mother)! Anyway, I run across this recipe in our local newspaper. Simple to make, taste wasnt bad and I knew what was in it, and it would keep for several months, in airtight container. So, for all mothers with young children, if any are interested, try these, recipe #1 and recipe #2.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For home made playdough

  • 2
    cups flour
  • 1/2
    cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp
    powdered alum
  • 1
    cup salt
  • 1 tbsp
    salad oil
  • 2
    cups water

How To Make home made playdough

  • 1
    Place all ingredients in saucepan. If desired, now is time to add any coloring you like.If you want more than one color, you can make 2 separate batches, or cut recipe in half. Stir constantly over low heat till thickens into a good, stiff dough.
  • 2
    Remove from heat and let cool till can be handled with thin rubber gloves, or bare hands. Suggest lightly oiled hands or gloves. Before starting to cook, try adding few drops of scent, such as oil of cloves, just a drop or two. Your choice. This will keep for months, in refrigerator in an airthight container.
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