Playdough recipe
- Emily Kerrigan
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See how to make homemade playdough with our easy recipe using storecupboard ingredients. Save money and involve the kids in this thrifty kitchen activity.
This super-easy playdough recipe is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside. It's quick enough to hold a young child's attention and you only need a few storecupboard ingredients. Little hands can play with the results straight away, so there's immediate gratification for all involved!
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Emily Kerrigan
Emily is a registered nutritionist and the author of two books, The Gluten-Free Kitchen and Nutrition Hacks. A mum of two, she contributes to BBC Good Food’s family and kids content as well as writing health features. As an Ambassador for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, she taught cookery to primary school children and has developed recipes for baby and child nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed. Before having children, she wrote for olive magazine and reviewed restaurants and hotels for Time Out, the Good Food Guide and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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Why homemade playdough is the best
- It requires just a few simple storecupboard ingredients
- It's convenient and affordable
- It's easy to make
- It isn't toxic for kids
- It can easily be customised with different colours
- It can be stored in the fridge in an airtight bag for months
How to make playdough
Makes 1 coloured ball
Prep 10 minutes
You will need
- 8 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tbsp table salt
- 60ml warm water
- food colouring
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Method
1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.
2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.
3. Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.
4. Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air) in the fridge to keep it fresh. You can make a batch of colours and give away as kids’ party bag favours or hold a playdough party for your child’s next birthday.
For inspiration, visit our friends at 5 Minute Fun and discover 5 easy models to make from playdough.
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