kids in the kitchen :: play dough!

the way i see it, anything that happens in our kitchen is fodder for this blog. and just the other day we made our very own Play Dough. last december we gave some of it to every kid on our list. this is a great recipe for it. i once had someone tell me that it was a little too much work to make it. to which i have 2 things to say:

1. seriously?

2. it's worth it because it lasts a long time before drying out (no matter how well you store it) and it's a great texture. it's how play dough should be. just like the stuff in the store only with no chemicals!

(okay, i guess for some who aren't into cooking, baking or creating in the kitchen it could be a little challenging to think of cooking a kid's toy.....but only a little.)

here's the recipe:

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup salt
2 cups water
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbs. oil
2 cups flour
assorted food coloring (i used oil-based as opposed to water)






INSTRUCTIONS:
1. bring water to a simmer in a medium pan. add salt to dissolve.

2. add cream of tartar, oil and flour.

3. cook over medium heat until mixture thickens to the consistency of play dough.

4. after it has cooled, knead in the colors of your choice.

5. store in airtight containers so it doesn't dry out!

now CREATE!