Playdough

Name: Playdough
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: Portions 4
Ingredients: 2 tbs cooking oil; 4 tbs McKenzie's Cream of Tartar; 2 cups plain flour; 1 cup McKenzie's Fine Sea Salt; Food colouring; 2 cups cold water

Portions 4

Prep 5 mins

Cook 5 mins

2 tbs cooking oil 4 tbs McKenzie's Cream of Tartar 2 cups plain flour 1 cup McKenzie's Fine Sea Salt Food colouring 2 cups cold water

Step 1

Cooking on stove top: Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and stir continuously over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture congeals and is not sticky. Cool slightly, remove from pan and knead until smooth.

Step 2

Cooking in microwave: Mix all ingredients well in a microwave-safe, large bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. Carefully remove and stir well. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Carefully remove and stir well. Microwave for 1 minute. Carefully remove and stir well. Microwave for 30 seconds. Mixture should be congealed and not sticky. Allow to cool slightly, then knead until smooth.

Makes 1 kg of play dough, enough for 4 portions.

Store in an airtight container for up to three months.

Add a few drops of essential oil before cooking for aromatic play dough!