Taste Safe Play Dough

Try this easy no-cook play dough recipe for simple, non-toxic fun. With all-natural ingredients, it is safe for little hands who can't resist a taste. The higher salt content should help discourage them from going back for seconds.
- 1 cup salt
- 2 cups plain flour
- 2 tbsp cream of tartar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- A few drops of natural food colouring
- 1 cup boiling water
- Optional: For older children who won't be tempted to taste, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil for a multi-sensory experience!
Method - Measure the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the food colouring to the boiling water. Note: some natural colours can be quite faint, you can always add more during the kneading process.
- Slowly add the water to the dry mixture, stirring all the time.
- Once cool, knead the dough onto a floured surface until no longer sticky
- Store in an airtight container. To extend its life in the warmer months, pop it in the fridge.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Try this easy no-cook play dough recipe for simple, non-toxic fun. With all-natural ingredients, it is safe for little hands who can't resist a taste. The higher salt content should help discourage them from going back for seconds.
DESCRIPTION
- Measure the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the food colouring to the boiling water. Note: some natural colours can be quite faint, you can always add more during the kneading process.
- Slowly add the water to the dry mixture, stirring all the time.
- Once cool, knead the dough onto a floured surface until no longer sticky.
- Store in an airtight container. To extend its life in the warmer months, pop it in the fridge.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Celtic Sea Salt
2 cups Organic Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour
2 tbsp Cream of Tartar
2 tbsp Organic Olive Oil Extra Virgin
A few drops of natural food colouring
1 cup boiling water
Optional: For older children who won't be tempted to taste, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil for a multi-sensory experience!