When my daughter was growing up, she loved play dough. It was a great thing to do on a rainy day or a cold winter day. I found this recipe from a church cookbook. There was no author listed, but thanks whoever you are. I always felt better knowing what the ingredients were. Along with that, it was fun to make new colors and we would add food flavorings to give it a little scent. It is a fun project to do with the kids. I have a few different recipes. I hope you enjoy them.

RECIPE 1

Mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 2 tsp. cream of tartar , mix well and set aside.

In a sauce pan mix together 1 cup of water, 1 TBSP. vegetable oil and food color of your choice, you can also add a drop of vanilla or other flavoring here to give it a scent. Stir the dry ingredients to the water mixture in the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes until dough pulls away from the side of the pan. It can be a little hard to stir but stay with it, the results are worth it. Next you must knead the dough and for this I suggest putting on some rubber gloves as the dough is quite warm. Knead into a ball and let it cool.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO STORE IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT LID

RECIPE 2 FOR THE MICROWAVE

Mix together 3 cups of flour, 1-1/2 cups of salt, 6 tsp. cream of tartar, 3 cups of water, 3 TBSP oil and food coloring of your choice.

After you mix the ingredients well, put in the microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes, stirring after each minute. Don't overcook.

Put on the table and knead and again I suggest rubber gloves as the dough will be quite warm. Play dough will thicken as you knead it for a couple of minutes until you like the consistency.

STORE IN A TIGHTLY COVERED PLASTIC

When the dough has been stored, you will notice a kind of white crust, but all you have to do is knead it each time. I am sure it is the salt. With all the toy recalls right now, this is a nice and inexpensive alternative to purchasing store bought doughs. It is summer and there are lots of rainy days coming so make lots and have fun with your kids.