{Rollin' in the Dough}

Lauren LOVES play dough. She will get out all her dishes (and mine) and play forever. However, we have not had any for a long time because the real stuff dries out so fast and I always forget to buy it when I am at the store. So this morning I decided we would make play dough for our activity of the day. I got the recipe from Grandma Farar who always has a fresh batch for the kids to play with. The best part is that I know exactly what is in it and it is non-toxic, because of course, my child has to eat it like everything else (ie: crayons, paper, foam shapes, etc). It's really easy to make and as you can see from the picture it makes quite a bit. Next time I might split the recipe and make 2 colors...anyway...give it a try!

Play Dough

4 tsp Creme of Tarter
2 c Flour
1 c Salt
2 c Water
2 tbs Oil
Food Coloring

Combine all ingredients in a 2Qt Sauce pan. Mix together (won't blend perfectly) turn on stove to Med/Med-High Heat. Continue stirring (make sure flour is blended well) until the dough forms a ball and liquid is absorbed. (By this point a film will form on the bottom/sides of the pan--that's ok--it's not burning). Once it is consistency of play dough, remove from pan and knead several times. It is pretty hot, so let cool and then play away. Store in airtight container.