Good morning!
Does your little love playdough as much as Ella Grace does?
Here’s one of our favorite toddler-friendly no-cook recipes that we love! ❤️
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NO-COOK PLAY DOUGH
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine sea salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tbsp oil
1 cup HOT water + natural or food coloring
2-3 drops essential oil (optional)
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and cream of tartar.
2. Make a well in the middle and add oils and natural colored water. (If making with your teeny tiny, this step requires help as the water should be hot, hot, hot!)
3. Using a spatula, mix very well. Dough will seem very sticky and questionable, don't panic, continue mixing and letting it cool down until it is safe to touch.
4. Knead well and it will be awesome beautiful play dough!
5. Store in an airtight container.
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NATURAL FOOD COLORING
Although not as bright, if your little one has allergies or you want to stay as natural as possible, here are some food-based coloring ideas!
yellow : turmeric powder
blue : butterfly pea flowers
purple : butterfly pea flowers + lemon juice // pink : red dragon fruit
orange : carrots or vit c tablet + turmeric powder
green : pandan or fresh herbs
Organic ingredients or not? It's completely up to you.
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WHAT KIND OF OILS TO USE?
I like to use a neutral oil like olive oil if I'm pairing it with essential oils (therapeutic and antibacterial). You can also use coconut (yum!!), jojoba, argan, grapeseed, sweet almond or even plain ol' cooking oil.
Ps. You can find cream of tartar (not tartar sauce) in the baking aisle. It helps to keep the dough soft and pliable so it's nice to squish and pinch and roll and create!
