It's always a challenge keeping our children entertained and occupied. My daughter and I spend a lot of time making different projects and crafts. In 2008, we began our journey "greening" our home and becoming a little more eco-friendly. Not over the top, but little steps to maintain a healthier lifestyle. One thing I am always concerned about is the amount of toxins in products and toys that my daughter plays with. So, when I stumbled upon an organic recipe for play-doh that I found online, I was very anxious to try it out.
It was very easy to make and uses the ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen. We make a fresh batch monthly and keep it stored in the refrigerator. We have experimented using different colors and color combinations. My daughter enjoys making and playing with the play-doh and I enjoy knowing it is a safe and harmless product!
Organic Play-Doh Recipe
2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup cream of tartar
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp. canola or *olive oil
2 drops each of four different food colors
In a large mixing bowl, blend together flour, salt and cream of tartar.
In a cold non-stick sauce pan, add 1/2 cup cold water and two drops of food coloring. Swirl to mix. Add 1/2 tbsp. of canola or olive oil and stir with spoon.
Scoop in 1/2 cup dry ingredients and thorougly mix, forming a uniform paste.
Gently heat on medium-low heat, stirring the mixture, as it will quickly solidify. Roll it in the sauce pan; kenad the dough with spoon to cook. When smooth, remove it from heat and allow it to cool.
Start next batch with a new, cold pan. Repeat for remaining three batches.
Store in air tight container in refrigerator for one month.
*I ran out of canola oil one time and substituted with olive oil and had the same results
Enjoy!
Marla Boyle
Director of Communications
It was very easy to make and uses the ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen. We make a fresh batch monthly and keep it stored in the refrigerator. We have experimented using different colors and color combinations. My daughter enjoys making and playing with the play-doh and I enjoy knowing it is a safe and harmless product!
Organic Play-Doh Recipe
2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup cream of tartar
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp. canola or *olive oil
2 drops each of four different food colors
In a large mixing bowl, blend together flour, salt and cream of tartar.
In a cold non-stick sauce pan, add 1/2 cup cold water and two drops of food coloring. Swirl to mix. Add 1/2 tbsp. of canola or olive oil and stir with spoon.
Scoop in 1/2 cup dry ingredients and thorougly mix, forming a uniform paste.
Gently heat on medium-low heat, stirring the mixture, as it will quickly solidify. Roll it in the sauce pan; kenad the dough with spoon to cook. When smooth, remove it from heat and allow it to cool.
Start next batch with a new, cold pan. Repeat for remaining three batches.
Store in air tight container in refrigerator for one month.
*I ran out of canola oil one time and substituted with olive oil and had the same results
Enjoy!
Marla Boyle
Director of Communications
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