This Blue Playdough Recipe is a great kids activity! (makes about 1 lb. 11.6 ounces)
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Blue Playdough Recipe
Hello Everyone! I have the perfect vacation kids activity for you: This Blue Playdough Recipe.
This is one of my kid’s favorite activity to do and it yields hours of busy play time, perfect for those Summer vacation months or any time of the year.
We store it in an airtight container or zip-lock bag in the refrigerator to make it last for months.
Making your own playdough saves money too!
Helpful Kitchen Tools for this Blue Playdough Recipe
- pastry mat
- dough scraper
- wet measure
- medium saucepan
- measuring spoons and cups
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Recipe Attribution
See our other DIY playdough posts: DIY Valentine’s Day Playdough Recipe and Awesome DIY Playdough Recipe.
What color playdough would you make?
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Blue Playdough Recipe
This Blue Playdough Recipe is a great kids activity!
Materials
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt I use Kosher salt but you can use iodized or another kind as well
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water Use the amount you want for desired consistency
- blue gel food coloring use amount for desired saturation of color
- 1-2 drops lavender essential oil optional, we like lavender for its calming effects
Tools
- pastry mat
- dough scraper
- wet measure
- medium saucepan
- measuring spoons and cups
Instructions
- In a large, heat safe mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, salt and cream of tartar) together. Evenly mix in 2 tablespoons of canola oil (it helps to do this part with your fingers).
- Bring 1½ cups water to a boil, add desired amount of blue food coloring (more can be kneaded into the dough later as well).
- Gradually add the hot water to the flour mixture, stirring with a baking spatula between additions. When it comes together, turn out onto a floured surface and knead until the playdough is even in texture and not sticky anymore. As it cools, it will get less sticky. You can add more flour to the mixture as you are kneading to make it more dry and less sticky.
Notes
For optimal storage, store in Zip-up bags with the air squeezed out in the refrigerator.
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