I always go to homemade playdough because it is CHEAP and I can whip it up at the last minute. #busymomprobs What I hate about most homemade recipes is having to cook it. Ugh, I don't have time for that. And the pastry chef in me knows that cooking it will make a myriad of consistencies based on how long or little you cook it, blah, blah, blah.
Once I tried this recipe, I never looked back. Everything gets tossed in a Kitchenaid mixer (or something similar) and forget about it. Maybe switch the laundry or something ;)
It is a great consistency and it lasts a loooong time. My little [er should I say big] boy has been playing with it for 2 weeks straight!
Mixer Playdough
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup salt
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 TBS vegetable oil
3/4 cup boiling water
Optional:
food coloring
kool-aid powder
Heat the water (I use the microwave). While that is heating, throw the dry ingredients in the mixer. Add the veg oil, then pour the hot water on top. Mix with a paddle attachment. I have let it go for up to 5 minutes before. It doesn't matter. Just mix until you think it looks good :)
Involve the kiddos: Let the lil ones help you measure out all the ingredients.
Bonus: The measuring cups, spoons, and Kitchenaid bowl and paddle go straight into the dishwasher, so cleanup in a breeze.
Give it a try and tell me what you think about it!