Microwave Play Dough
This easy microwave play dough recipe makes super soft and stretchy homemade playdough...in 2 minutes!
Servings 1
Cost $3
Equipment
- Microwave
- microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 TB cream of tartar
- 2 TB oil
- 1 TB corn starch
- food coloring
Instructions
- Whisk together play dough ingredients and divide into separate microwave safe bowls for each color you're making.
- Stir in food coloring, one color per bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute, stir; microwave for 30 more seconds, stir. If needed, continue microwaving in 15-20 second intervals until dough begins to form and pull away from sides of the container (or is no longer soupy).
- Allow to dough to cool enough to handle and finish mixing by hand.
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Notes
Adults should microwave the dough.
Always use a microwave safe bowl and handle with care, as bowl may become hot.
Always supervise kids when playing with playdough.
Do not eat.