Description
This easy playdough recipe makes brightly colored, soft, and squishy homemade playdough from common household ingredients! It’s perfect for play kits and DIY party favors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup table salt (finely ground)
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Food coloring of choice
Instructions
- Heat the water in a microwave-safe glass until it’s boiling, around 60-90 seconds. Mix the food coloring together with the water.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Using the paddle attachment, turn the mixer to medium speed, stream in the boiling water, then add the oil. Once the mixture has combined into a dough, continue mixing at medium to medium-high speed for an additional 10 minutes. If the dough seems dry, add additional water 1 teaspoon at a time. If the dough is wet or slimy, add additional flour one tablespoon at a time.
- Playdough consistency should be soft and pliable, slightly oily (this will settle as it sits). Let the playdough cool down before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Playdough can be made in advance, at kept in an airtight container.
- For the salt, you want to use a very fine grain, like an iodized table salt. Any type of coarse salt results in a grainy texture in the dough.
- For bright and vibrant colors, I recommend using food gel colors. You can purchase individual colors as needed from Amazon or stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels.