I make a lot of play dough for my children. I prefer the home made version because you can make it in your choice of color and a lot of it. The little store bought tubs just don’t give me the quantity that I want (unless I buy a basket load at a hefty price).
I always use a cooked recipe which is quick and easy but I often leave the situation with burnt hands from kneading in the coloring.
Last night I posted a question in one of the Facebook groups which I belong to, asking if there was a way to add coloring to the water or flour before cooking to avoid burnt hands and a colored wooden spoon. (After posting the question, I did have a brainwave – that I should leave the cooked play dough to cool before mixing in the color – easy enough.)
Anyway, one of the group’s members gave me a recipe for a non-cook play dough. I was skeptical as I love my recipe and the dough that is formed. It is soft and lasts a long time.
But, I decided that I would attempt it and see if it is great,
Well, let me tell you! I have been converted from a play dough cooker to a play dough mixer.
It was so quick and easy! I mixed it up in 5 minutes – if that much!
My friend was happy for me to share the recipe here with a few of my own alterations. I felt it needed a bit more flour, food coloring to give it a child friendly color and some vanilla essence for some scent. Here is my version of the recipe:
I am actually still waiting to see what is wrong with it. Maybe it will become a solid rock or moldy or smelly. I’ll let you know if I have a negative experience. And please, let me know how your batch turns out.
But for now, this is my new and only way!
