i made a batch of it several weeks ago and she has played with it several times since. the first time i gave it to her, she stayed busy in her high chair for over an hour!
the recipe i used was:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
put the dry ingredients in a pan on the stove, then add the water and oil. if you want to add color to your playdough, add it at this time as well. cook on medium heat and stir until it becomes thick. after a few minutes it will become one big glob of playdough that can't be mixed anymore. take it off the heat, put it on a plate or in a bowl to cool for a bit, and then use your hands to form it into a ball. if it is still sticky at this point, just add a bit more flour. i store ours in a recycled yogurt container and have kept it in the fridge in hopes that it will last longer. i made it at least four weeks ago, though, and it is still soft and use-able. easy, cheap, and natural playdough!
the smell totally brought me back to my own childhood because my mom used to make playdough for us! i'm glad my little girl can have the same experience as she grows up.
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