Difference between revisions of "Make Play Dough without Cream of Tartar"

Making play dough is really fun and easy to do. Kids love to play with play dough, and making it at home can be a wonderful way for parents and children to bond. Many recipes call for cream of tartar, a common baking additive that can cause nausea, vomiting, and even life-threatening illness if ingested in large quantities.<ref name="rf1">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3570668/</ref> There are many recipes available that do not call for cream of tartar. These recipes are safe in case children ingest some of the dough, and making these recipes at home provides fun for the whole family.

#Gather your materials. For this recipe you will need the following items:<ref name="rf2">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-bake-play-dough/</ref>

#Measure one cup of water. Pour the water into a large mixing bowl, big enough to fit and stir all of the ingredients.<ref name="rf2" />

#Add food coloring. You won't necessarily need a lot, but the more food coloring you add, the more vibrant your play dough will be.<ref name="rf2" /><ref name="rf2" />

#Stir in the dry ingredients. Mix the four cups of flour and the one and a half cups of salt into the bowl containing the water and food coloring.<ref name="rf2" />

#Add the cooking oil. Oil is crucial in this recipe, as it keeps the play dough soft and malleable. Start out with the two to four tablespoons of oil listed in the materials list, but if the dough turns out crumbly or starts to dry out, feel free to add a little more.<ref name="rf2" />

#Mix in glitter (optional). If you are adding glitter to your play dough, sprinkle in a generous quantity and stir thoroughly to mix the glitter in evenly.<ref name="rf2" />

#Knead the dough. Work the mixture with your hands until it forms a soft dough with a uniform consistency.<ref name="rf2" />

#Store properly. Keep the play dough in an airtight container, such as a sandwich bag or a plastic storage container, whenever it is not in use. This will help keep the dough soft and workable.<ref name="rf2" />

#Mix ingredients. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the food coloring last, once you've gotten the correct texture for the dough.<ref name="rf3">http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/just-for-kids/allergy-free-play-dough-recipes.aspx</ref>

#Stir in food coloring. Knead the dough until the food coloring is uniformly distributed throughout the ball of dough.<ref name="rf3" />

#Combine ingredients. Stir thoroughly to make the mixture as uniform a consistency as possible.<ref name="rf3" />

#Cook over medium heat. Keep a close eye on the mixture so it does not burn. Stir as needed until the mixture becomes "mealy" in texture.<ref name="rf3" />

#Remove from heat. Transfer the dough to a plate and cover it with a damp, clean cloth until it cools.<ref name="rf3" />

#Knead the dough. Once the dough becomes cool enough to work with your hands, you'll want to knead it to make it malleable.<ref name="rf3" />

#Store properly. Once the dough is cool, keep it in an airtight container while it's not being used. Sandwich bags or plastic storage containers work best.<ref name="rf3" />

#* Use a non-dairy spread instead of margarine.<ref name="rf3" />

#* Use rice flour instead of conventional flour to accommodate wheat/gluten allergies or sensitivities.<ref name="rf3" />

#* Add one cup of hair conditioner to make the play dough soft and silky.<ref name="rf4">http://www.learning4kids.net/2014/01/23/super-soft-play-dough-recipe/</ref>

#* Add 1/4 cup of clean sand to make the play dough more moldable and easy to sculpt.<ref name="rf5">http://www.learning4kids.net/2014/01/15/sandy-beach-play-dough-recipe/</ref>

#* Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 50 ml of chocolate essence to make chocolate-scented play dough.<ref name="rf6">http://www.learning4kids.net/2014/04/08/neapolitan-ice-cream-scented-play-dough-recipe/</ref>

#* Add 50 ml of vanilla essence to make vanilla-scented play dough.<ref name="rf6" />

#* Add 1/4 cup of blackberry jam and 125 grams of crushed blackberries to make blackberry play dough.<ref name="rf7">http://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/13/blackberry-play-dough-recipe/</ref>

#* Add 50 ml of strawberry essence to make strawberry-scented play dough.<ref name="rf8">http://www.learning4kids.net/2011/12/11/strawberry-scented-play-dough-recipe/</ref>

#* Add 50 ml of peppermint essence to a red or green batch of dough to make candy cane-scented play dough.<ref name="rf9">http://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/13/minty-candy-cane-scented-play-dough/</ref>