Foundation teachers - best play dough recipe

[Heirhelp]

A bit cheeky as the play dough is for use at home but as s secondary teacher I have only made play dough for school once and it was rubbish!

[gingerhobo48]

I double up and use 2 mugs of water, 2 mugs of flour, I mug of salt. I also add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, 6 teaspoons of cream of tartar and food colouring for colour. I heat it all up in a saucepan, stirring continuously on not too high a flame as it can burn. Once it has all come together and looks play dough like, I remove from the heat, turn out on a plate or chopping board, let it cool and knead. Once it has cooled down , store in a container or bag and it will keep fresh in the fridge for a while.
I know some do it in a microwave but I haven't ever made it this way.

[StarCrossdSkys]

Same recipe but use boiling water and you don't need to cook it in a pan. Add the colouring to the water for an even result.

[Sleeperandthespindle]

Look at The Imagination Tree blog for great playdough and other sensory materials.

[Heirhelp]

Great. Thank you.

[cardboardPeony]

theimaginationtree.com/2012/04/best-ever-no-cook-play-dough-recipe.html

This is great. Soft, lasts forever. You do need to put more water than you think though. It does all get absorbed.

[Randytortoise]

2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar and 2 tsp cooking oil. 2 cups of boiling water.
Mix all dry ingredients then add the wet and food colouring.
If you keep it in a sealed container it will last a few weeks.