This pastel Easter play dough recipe makes a fun Easter basket stuffer or a great spring sensory activity to keep the kids busy!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Crafting Time0 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Age Group: Kids Crafts
Project Type: Easter
Makes: 1batch of dough
Supplies
1cupflour
2teaspooncream of tartar
1/2cupsalt
1cupwater
2-3dropsfood coloring
1Tablespoonvegetable oil
Craft tools
Saucepan
Instructions
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Add your water and food coloring to a small bowl and mix together. To achieve the pastel coloration, add 2-3 drops of food coloring. Then add in your vegetable oil and stir.
Add the wet ingredients to the saucepan first.
Next, add dry ingredients into the saucepan and mix together well.
Heat the saucepan over low to medium heat. Continue to stir while the pot is on the heat so it does not stick to the bottom. You want the dough to thicken to the point it can form a shape, you'll know it is done when it is no longer wet.
Remove from heat and let cool. After cooling, knead your dough until it is soft. You can add a couple drops of water or oil if the dough doesn't seem to soften up.
Expert Tips & FAQs
The more you play with the dough, the drier it will become. If it dries out too much, try adding a drop or two of water and knead with your hands. Likewise, you can use a drop of vegetable or coconut oil instead of water to make your play dough soft again.
Store your play dough in an air-tight container. To keep it from drying out sooner, wrap the dough in plastic wrap or seal it in a plastic bag that's flattened to remove the air before storing in a container.
The cream of tartar is the secret ingredient in play dough that keeps it soft. Along with the salt, it also helps preserve your dough.