It’s no secret that we love playdough at our house. We play with it almost every day! Since I like making different kinds of play dough, like jello playdough, marshmallow playdough, and kool-aid playdough, I wanted experiment in the kitchen and try some of my other ideas out. And it worked because I came up with a recipe for SUPER soft playdough. It is really the softest playdough we’ve ever made!
Ingredients for Super Soft Playdough
Now that I’ve talked it up, are you ready for the recipe? Here’s what you need:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup baby powder (this is the secret ingredient! If you don’t like using baby powder, corn starch is a good alternative)
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon of baby oil
- 3/4 cup of water
- food coloring (I used gel food coloring)
Steps for Making Super Soft Playdough
- Start by mixing 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup baby powder, 1/4 cup salt and 2 teaspoons of cream of tarter in a bowl.
- Next, mix in the 1 tablespoon of baby oil, 3/4 cup of water, and a few drops of food coloring.
- Cook the mixture on the stove on low heat for a few minutes.
- Keep stirring and watch for it to start sticking together. If the mixture seems too dry, add in a little water.
- Cook the dough until it does not stick to your fingers when you touch it. If it is too sticky, try adding a Tablespoon or two of flour.
- Once it looks like a dough, remove it from the heat and then knead in some flour until you get a good consistency.
This playdough feels SO soft and squishy! And it smells really great, too! We had fun being creative with the new playdough.
Ways to Play with Playdough
We love playdough for so many reasons! When children play with playdough, they are building strength in their hands, which will help with fine motor skills and handwriting. Try the following activities with playdough:
- Use a roller to roll the dough flat. Then use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Roll the dough and cut it with scissors.
- Give them toy animals to play with the playdough.
- Form letters and numbers with the dough.
- Roll the dough into balls and smash them with your palm.
- Decorate the dough with small items, such as gems, pony beads, and googly eyes!
You can also add a few drops of essential oil to make it smell lovely!
Check out how we made the dough with the video below!
Super Soft Playdough
Servings: 1 playdough
Equipment
1 bowl
1 spatula
1 mat
1 burner or stove
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup baby powder
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon baby oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 3-5 drops food coloring
Instructions
Start by mixing 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup baby powder, 1/4 cup salt and 2 teaspoons of cream of tarter in a bowl.
Next, mix in the 1 tablespoon of baby oil, 3/4 cup of water, and a few drops of food coloring.
Cook the mixture on the stove on low heat for a few minutes.
Keep stirring and watch for it to start sticking together. If the mixture seems too dry, add in a little water.
Cook the dough until it does not stick to your fingers when you touch it. If it is too sticky, try adding a tablespoon or two of flour.
Once it looks like a dough, remove it from the heat and then knead in some flour until you get a good consistency.
Notes
Store the playdough in an airtight container.
Make sure you store this in an air-tight container so it will last longer! Hope you will try this recipe out and let me know how you like it!
FAQs
how to make the world's best homemade play-doh. You'll need 3 cups of white all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of table salt, 3-4 tablespoons of any cooking oil (start with 3 and add more if necessary), 3 cups HOT water, and food coloring.
What is the best homemade playdough recipe? ›
how to make the world's best homemade play-doh. You'll need 3 cups of white all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of table salt, 3-4 tablespoons of any cooking oil (start with 3 and add more if necessary), 3 cups HOT water, and food coloring.
What is the secret ingredient in play dough? ›
With this recipe the key is to really make sure you knead the dough well to avoid ending up with an end product that is too sticky or wet. The glycerine is a secret ingredient that makes the playdough extra stretchy and fun!
How to make fluffy playdough? ›
Light and fluffy play dough! Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a large sauce pan. Add oil and water and mix until well combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a large doughy ball forms.
How to make quick playdoh? ›
For one playdough ball, mix together: 8 tbsp plain flour. 2 tbsp table salt. 60ml warm water.
How to make homemade playdough with 2 ingredients? ›
Instructions. Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix in the hair conditioner with your hands--it will just start coming together and it will be pliable and very, very smooth. If desired, add a drop or two or food coloring.
How do you make fizzy playdough? ›
Mix the baking soda, flour, and water together to form a dough. Pour equal parts vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Let the kids play with the dough and spray bottle. Squirting the diluted vinegar onto the dough will cause it to bubble and fizz.
Why cream of tartar in playdough? ›
In fact, baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and cream of tartar. It is slightly acidic, and because of this, it affects the gluten structure of the playdough to make it more elastic. Tartaric acid acts as an emulsifier, so it helps prevent any added oil from separating.
What is the 3 ingredient homemade playdough recipe? ›
1/2 cup cornstarch. 1 cup baking soda. 3/4 cup water. optional: 2-3 drops of essential oils are fun to add in.
How do you make old school playdough? ›
2 cups water 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tbs cooking oil 4 tsp cream of tartar Food coloring (optional) Add food coloring to water it you wish to color the dough. Mix and heat until ingredients form a ball. Knead until smooth and store in airtight container.
It's Magic Play-Doh! This amazing activity has become a tradition in my classroom! The magic happens when you provide students a small ball of white play-doh. If the play-doh changes color when the students squish it...and it will, it ensures that the student will have a great year!
What is the recipe for old school playdough? ›
2 cups water 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tbs cooking oil 4 tsp cream of tartar Food coloring (optional) Add food coloring to water it you wish to color the dough. Mix and heat until ingredients form a ball. Knead until smooth and store in airtight container.
How to make dough with flour and water? ›
Basic Dough Recipe
- Add water to flour and stir until the water has been absorbed by the flour.
- Turn out onto a flat surface and bring together to form a clump.
- Knead the dough for about 5 – 10 minutes, as you do, the dough should start to become smoother and silkier.
It is easy to use your playdough to model some of your favorite foods. Some of the easiest to make include a breakfast plate of eggs and bacon, or creating a pizza and adding all of your favorite toppings. Don't forget to make a plate to put all of your delicious food on!
