Thursday, December 08, 2005

Home-made playdough

Came across some interesting recipes to make play dough. The best part is some are edible which is good since Harvynna still has the tendency to put things in her mouth.

Home Made Playdough

2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tarter
2 cups of water
1 tablespoons mineral oil
food coloring
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until stiff. Allow to cool, then knead.



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Home Made Playdough, (non-eatable playdough)


1 cup flour
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of salt
2 tablespoons Cream of Tarter
1 tablespoon of Oil
Cook this ingredients until it forms an item in the pan. Pour it out onto a Tupperware lid. Cover with damp cloth. Add food coloring if you like. Store new playdough in the fridge in an airtight container. This is non-eatable playdough.



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Peanut-Buddy Play Dough (eatable)


3 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
4 cups powdered sugar
4 cups powdered milk
3 1/2 cups corn syrup
Mix ingredients by hand. Share. Can decorate with sprinkles, M&Ms etc.



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Salt playdough (not-eatable)


1 cup water
1 cup salt
1/2 cup flour
food coloring
Mix ingredients in pan. Add food coloring. Stir on low heat. When thickens remove from heat. Put some on waxed paper or floured surface and roll out. Cut out objects. Air dry objects few days. Store un-used portion in air-tight container.
Variations: use straws to punch holes for hanging. Glue sequins to clay.



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Oatmeal Buddy Dough


2 cups smooth peanut butter
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups powdered milk
2/3 cups Honey
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Optional-Rice Krispes, Coconut Sprinkles, Chocolate chips, Red hots, etc...
Mix ingredients until combined. Wash hands. Lay down wax paper. Let them play. Store in air-tight container
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Kool Playdough


3 cups Flour
1/2 cups salt
2 Koolaide packages (can anyone tell me whats Koolaid)
2 cups Boiling water
Mix dry ingredients together. Add boiling water. Knead on floured board can add flour by sprinkles until desired consistency. This playdough will last for a long time when stored right.

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yummy playdough (eatable)


2 cups of honey
3 cups of peanut butter
3 packets powdered milk
Stir all ingredients together until smooth. Add more powdered milk if desired. Is sticky.

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Cloud Playdough


1 cup water
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
6 cups flour
Add a few drops of food coloring to water.
Combine water, oil and flour in a large bowl. Knead well.
Add more water if necessary in small amounts until the dough is soft and stretchy. Cloud dough should be used on a washable surface for it is very greasy.

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Coffee Playdough


4 cups unsifted all purpose flour
1 cup salt
1/4 cup instant coffee
1 1/2 cups warm water
Dissolve the coffee in the warm water. In another bowl, mix the flour and the salt. Make a well and add 1 cup of the coffee water into it. Mix with a fork or with your hands until smoother. Add more coffee water as needed: dough should be smooth not sticky or crumbling. Store in air tight container. When your done making figures, bake in oven for 1 hour at 300 degrees or until hard. A coat or 2 of shellac keeps it well preserved for longer lasting gifts. Enjoy!

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Fruit Playdough


2 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 tablespoons cream of tarter
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 oz package sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Mix dry ingredients in pan. Add the water and oil. Stir over medium heat until mixture forms a ball. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper. Enjoy!

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Salt Glitter


1/2 cup salt
6-7 drops food coloring
Add food color to salt adjusting to desired color shade. Cook in the microwave 1-2 minutes or you can also air dry your product. To keep soft store in air-tight container.

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Frosting Playdough (eatable)


1 can Frosting Mix
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter(smooth)
Mix together until it reaches your wanted consistency. Enjoy!


Have fun!

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