How to make playdough at home – what’s the recipe?

colorful modeling clay or plasticine for children on white background
Want to make your own playdough at home? (Picture: Getty Images)

With the UK having been placed into lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all going to be spending a lot more time at home in the coming weeks.

And you might also be thinking about how to keep younger members of the family entertained outside of those homeschooling hours – be it with games, crafts or other activities.

One thing you could try doing – if you’ve not done it before – is making your own playdough (given you might not be able to get your hands on the real thing at the moment).

It’s easy enough to do but just what’s the recipe? Here’s what you need to know…

How can you make playdough at home?

Here’s how you can make your own playdough from a few simple items:

composite image of a child smelling Playdoh
Play-Doh remains a childhood favourite (Picture: Hasbro/Getty Images)

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Ingredients

250g plain flour

140ml water

50g salt

1-2 tablespoons cooking oil

few drops of food colouring

Method

Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and add the water and oil

Knead well for about 10 mins until the mixture is smooth. Add more water or flour if necessary

Add food colouring and knead until it is blended

Store in a plastic bag in the fridge until it is properly chilled

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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/25/make-playdough-home-recipe-12450374/?ITO=squid
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