Not
everything I make in my kitchen is going to end up as a meal. As you know,
based on my spice mix posts, I really like to make things myself when I can.
Husband teases me for this but I gently remind him that my frugality is one of
the reasons he loves me so much.
Little
one hasn’t really been interested in play dough in the past but I have my
fingers crossed that he will by the end of the day. I was looking through my Pinterest board of all the fun projects I have pinned for little one. The play dough pin
caught my eye and I realized I had everything that we would need to make it
hanging out in pantry (yes, I had cream of tartar for some reason).
I
pulled all the ingredients together and made one color/batch of dough while
little one napped. I figured that if he really likes it I can make more colors.
If he’s not a fan I’m just out a few ingredients. I think this is the first
time in weeks I’ve anxiously waited for little one to wake up from his nap!
Enjoy!
1
cup white flour
1
cup warm water
2 tablespoons
salt
2
tablespoons cream of tartar
2
tablespoons cooking oil
3
oz. Jello
Mix
all of the ingredients together in a small saucepan.
Cook
over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens into a ball of dough.
This step does take a little while. Just keep stirring, you'll know
it's ready when won't be able to stir anymore.
Once
it has finished cooking, place the dough onto a silpat mat or floured cutting
board and wait for it to cool.
Once
it is cool (at least 20-30 minutes) let the little ones knead it, adding in
flour until it is no longer sticky (about 1/2 cup). At this point, you
can add in extra food coloring to make the colors more vibrant, or even add
glitter.
When
you are finished playing, store in the refrigerator in an airtight
container. It will keep for at least a few weeks in the refrigerator,
with daily use. If at any time it starts to be a little sticky, just add
more flour.
I
napped this recipe from www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2012/05/play-dough.html
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