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How to Make Homemade Playdoh (Easy No-Cook Recipe)

Learn how to make homemade playdoh with this quick and easy no-cook recipe. Perfect for homeschool, sensory play, and kids activities using simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon food coloring

Method
 

  1. Mix together the salt and flour in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate step, add the food coloring to the water and mix well.
  3. Pour the colored water into the flour mixture.
  4. Add the vegetable oil.
  5. Stir everything together (hands work very well for this).
  6. Continue mixing, folding, and kneading the dough until it reaches a soft playdough consistency.
  7. Repeat the steps above to make additional colors.
  8. Play and enjoy!

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • If it’s too dry, add a few drops of water and knead again.
  • Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag to keep it soft.