Everyone should have a good playdough recipe on hand! It is relatively inexpensive, easy to make and lends itself to lots of open-ended activities. I found this recipe at Iheartnaptime and I can’t even begin to count how many batches of this I have made.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3/4 cups salt
4 tsp cream of tartar
2 cups lukewarm water
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (any type will work)
food coloring (optional)

Stir together the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a large pot.
Add the water and oil. If you want to color all your dough and make it one color, now is
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the dough has thickened and begins to form into a ball.
Remove from heat and put dough on the counter to cool slightly. When cool enough to touch, knead until smooth.
If you want to make multiple colors, divide dough into desired number and add a drop or to of color in the center of each piece and knead until color is evenly distributed. Gel coloring gives the most vivid colors.
Store in airtight containers or Ziploc bags. It will keep for months if stored properly.
Have fun playing. The possibilities are endless!