Make a fun and easy play dough using only flour, salt, oil and water! Kids will have as much fun making it as playing with it!
There are a LOT of play dough recipes out there and we have tried a bunch of them. This one is very easy to do and uses things you most likely have in your kitchen already.
We love that this playdough has very simple ingredients and they are all food products. Of course the food coloring is completely optional and you can choose plant-based food coloring if you like.
Super Easy Play Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 cup salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
optional: food coloring
How to Make Playdough with Flour:
Mix together the flour, salt and oil.
If using food coloring, put a few drops into the water.
Add the water to the mixture until it binds together (you may need slightly less or more). Knead the dough until it is smooth and easy to work with.
When done playing, store in a ziptop bag or plastic storage container.
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cheryla lister says
I remember my next door neighbor’s mom making me pink play dough. And I made a fish!
mindy cole says
I love this its so easy to make and my daughter loves it
vickie couturier says
what fun,,my grandkids would enjoy making this at my house
Michelle F. says
will be making this for my daughter
Donna K says
I really want to try this. Thanks!
Jerry Marquardt says
They can have fun, and then eat it!! Sounds like a good idea.
Isamar Gonzalez says
Will this dough harden?
Chrysa says
Over time, yes, but the oil helps to keep it soft.
Janele says
Should it be refrigerated?.
Chrysa says
No, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated.
CB says
Oh this looks so fun! Can’t wait to try it out.
Amy D says
Wow! I didn’t realize play dough was so easy to make. I already have all of these ingredients. I think my daughters would really enjoy making this. They love play doh.
Gina Ferrell says
My daughter loves to play with Play dough. It’s great to know you can make your own!
Sara Alvaro says
Excellent play dough recipe. Tired of buying it and having it turn browny purple in one day.