Not for eating. But very fun to play with. My mum’s recipe, a staple of my childhood.
- 125g plain flour (1 cup)
- 100g salt (½ cup)
- 230ml water (1 cup)
- 2 tsp cream of tartar (you can do without this if you don’t have any, but the playdough won’t keep for as long)
- 1 tbsp oil
- A few drops of food colouring
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a saucepan
- Cook over a low heat until the dough leaves the sides of the pan
- Tip out, knead briefly and leave to cool before you make floppy animals and flowers with it
- Store for later in an airtight container and refrigerate
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