National Playdough Day

September 18th is National Playdough Day! It doesn't take long to whip up a batch of this fun stuff...and let me tell ya...the results are quite rewarding. Rewarding? Ummm...yes...I call hours of uninterrupted peace while the children entertain themselves with dough, cookie cutters and whatever utensils they dig out of the drawers is quite rewarding!



Grab the following ingredients and put in a 2 quart saucepan:

• 1 cup flour (not self-rising)
  
• 1/2 cup salt
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• Food coloring (add last after you've mixed thoroughly)*

It will be lumpy but that is okay. Stir on medium-low heat until a ball forms. This doesn't take long. Turn onto your kitchen counter or a table and cool slightly. Let the kids knead and play until their heart's content. Each batch yields approximately 2 cups of dough. Make multiple batches of separate colors!

*Note: You can add a packet of dry koolaid drink mix in place of the food coloring for a smell good effect.


Try the following for an edible safe dough (the above is non-toxic, obviously but doesn't smell or taste quite as nice).

Peanut Butter Dough

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  
• 1/4 cup honey
  
• 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk*
  

Mix together until smooth. *For milk allergies, you may substitute flour for the instant nonfat dry milk.
**For peanut allergies use the first recipe only.

ENJOY!!!