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Play dough recipe

GrandmaNetty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 07:59:12 GMT

I saw and bought the mixer today, but I saw a part of one of the segments that showed mixing up some play dough, so I'm trying to figure out where I might find that recipe -- as I'd love to try it out when my mixer arrives!

Re: Play dough recipe

Desi — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:06:42 GMT

http://www.kiddinaround.com/pages/3-Easy-Recipes-for-Making-Homemade-Play-Dough.html Here are 3, I've made them all, but you don't need a mixer for any of them. I don't think there is a recipe for play-dough that needs a mixer.

Re: Play dough recipe

shoekitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:01:31 GMT

I have made this recipe for over 25 years. We used it at the Church for the kids, and it is tried and true! The secret ingredient is Jello. Pick your flavor and start there. I love the Strawberry, watermelon and the kids love it too, as well as orange and grape! Make sure to use sugar free. I have only made this in a bread maker, but you can look online how to do it by hand.

Boil some water at least 1.5 cups, then.....

In bread maker place

1 cup flour

1/2 c salt

1 small pkg jello your choice

1/2 teas cream of tarter (optional for longevity)

turn breadmaker on white bread cycle and start

add small amount boiling water (about 1/2 cup)

mix a few seconds and add

2T oil (not olive oil, it goes rancid)

then gradually add boiling water a LITTLE at a time until playdough consistency.

knead for several minutes until soft, and holds its shape. You will know! It looks just like Playdough, but smells better. When it is right consistency, stop bread maker

It is hard to say exactly how much water to add, as it is different each time. I have made it with 1 cup, many times 1.5 cups and a few times almost 2 cups. Just have it on hand so you have it handy.

Re: Play dough recipe

shoekitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:07:45 GMT

I just noticed you said you wanted to use it with mixer. I am sorry I have only made my recipe with bread maker, as it should be kneaded. I am not sure what mixer you are talking about. If it is the Kitchen Aid stand mixer I might just mix dry ingredients, but mix the jello with a cup of the hot water. Then add the oil to water and add to dry mix in mixer slowly. I might start out with the paddle attachment, then switch to dough hook when it is blended to knead.

I wanted to add. If dough is to wet, add a little flour slowly. But always knead it for a bit before adding more flour as it does tighten up after kneading

Re: Play dough recipe

sfnative — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:17:46 GMT

On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
I have made this recipe for over 25 years. We used it at the Church for the kids, and it is tried and true! The secret ingredient is Jello. Pick your flavor and start there. I love the Strawberry, watermelon and the kids love it too, as well as orange and grape! Make sure to use sugar free. I have only made this in a bread maker, but you can look online how to do it by hand.

Boil some water at least 1.5 cups, then.....

In bread maker place

1 cup flour

1/2 c salt

1 small pkg jello your choice

1/2 teas cream of tarter (optional for longevity)

turn breadmaker on white bread cycle and start

add small amount boiling water (about 1/2 cup)

mix a few seconds and add

2T oil (not olive oil, it goes rancid)

then gradually add boiling water a LITTLE at a time until playdough consistency.

knead for several minutes until soft, and holds its shape. You will know! It looks just like Playdough, but smells better. When it is right consistency, stop bread maker

It is hard to say exactly how much water to add, as it is different each time. I have made it with 1 cup, many times 1.5 cups and a few times almost 2 cups. Just have it on hand so you have it handy.

shoekitty,

Question: Does the Jello make the mixture sticky? I'm interested because my GD is almost old enough to start "messin'" with Play Dough type stuff. Thanks for helping me understand the recipe.

Re: Play dough recipe

sfnative — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:20:51 GMT

On 12/8/2014 Desi said:
http://www.kiddinaround.com/pages/3-Easy-Recipes-for-Making-Homemade-Play-Dough.html Here are 3, I've made them all, but you don't need a mixer for any of them. I don't think there is a recipe for play-dough that needs a mixer.

Desi,

Thank you so much for the link!

Re: Play dough recipe

LooPY — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:09:45 GMT

GrandmaNetty--As an old nursery school teacher, more often than not, I sported Play Dough on my pants, my face, sometimes in my hair! Not only don't you need a mixer, half the fun is getting your hands gooey up to the elbows, especially if you're a kid, (or a kid at heart!) The recipe I used since 1968 is simply half the amount of salt and water as flour--just 3 ingredients. So for 1 cup of flour, mix in 1/2 cup of salt and 1/2 cup water. Squish and mush (those are technical terms) well with your hands. Feel free to divide up your dough and squirt a bit of food coloring into each, for a technicolor experience! Just remember, the process is more important than the product!

Re: Play dough recipe

Vamp — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:38:30 GMT

I used to make it all the time for my kids. It's very quick (takes about 5 minutes to make) and easy and lasts a long time. It doesn't dry out as badly as regular store-bought Play-doh does.

I color mine with kool-aid. You can use food coloring but the kool-aid gives it a great smell. Just don't buy the kool-aid packets that already have sugar in them (if they still make those).

I c. water

1 c. four

1/2 c. salt

1 T. cream of tartar

1 T. oil

Food coloring or kool-aid to color

Mix all ingredients and cook over hight heat until it starts to pull away from the pan. Work on table to cool.

Re: Play dough recipe

LeaLeander — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:36:16 GMT

It seems to me we used to make something like this, roll it out, use Christmas cookie cutters esp the Santa and reindeer, and then bake or let dry -- poke a hole through first -- and decorate with glitter and such as tree ornaments. Might be a fun retro craft project for the kiddies.

Re: Play dough recipe

shoekitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:18:42 GMT

On 12/8/2014 sfnative said:
On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
I have made this recipe for over 25 years. We used it at the Church for the kids, and it is tried and true! The secret ingredient is Jello. Pick your flavor and start there. I love the Strawberry, watermelon and the kids love it too, as well as orange and grape! Make sure to use sugar free. I have only made this in a bread maker, but you can look online how to do it by hand.

Boil some water at least 1.5 cups, then.....

In bread maker place

1 cup flour

1/2 c salt

1 small pkg jello your choice

1/2 teas cream of tarter (optional for longevity)

turn breadmaker on white bread cycle and start

add small amount boiling water (about 1/2 cup)

mix a few seconds and add

2T oil (not olive oil, it goes rancid)

then gradually add boiling water a LITTLE at a time until playdough consistency.

knead for several minutes until soft, and holds its shape. You will know! It looks just like Playdough, but smells better. When it is right consistency, stop bread maker

It is hard to say exactly how much water to add, as it is different each time. I have made it with 1 cup, many times 1.5 cups and a few times almost 2 cups. Just have it on hand so you have it handy.

shoekitty,

Question: Does the Jello make the mixture sticky? I'm interested because my GD is almost old enough to start "messin'" with Play Dough type stuff. Thanks for helping me understand the recipe.

No, it does not make the mixture sticky at all. Use sugar free jello. It gives an aroma the kids love, and it adds the color without adding food coloring. I think the gelatin in the Jell-o mix makes the playdough more pliable.

Re: Play dough recipe

shoekitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:21:57 GMT

Regular kool aid works as well. Get the kool aid that requires you to add sugar.. You don't want sugar in it, just aroma and color.

When I bought the Kool Aid 20 years ago last, I was shocked at the price! LOL! I think we used to pay 5 cents and then a dime for a package.!

I always made mine in a bread maker. I always had to make so much of it for Sunday school, and several colors I couldn't be bothered. But, it certainly is a project with the kids and grandkids. They need gloves if you don't want their hands dyed though, haha. If you make plain playdough, it would not be a problem.

Re: Play dough recipe

Vamp — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:20:00 GMT

On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
Regular kool aid works as well. Get the kool aid that requires you to add sugar.. You don't want sugar in it, just aroma and color.

When I bought the Kool Aid 20 years ago last, I was shocked at the price! LOL! I think we used to pay 5 cents and then a dime for a package.!

I always made mine in a bread maker. I always had to make so much of it for Sunday school, and several colors I couldn't be bothered. But, it certainly is a project with the kids and grandkids. They need gloves if you don't want their hands dyed though, haha. If you make plain playdough, it would not be a problem.

We never had our hands stained from kool-aid play-doh. I wonder why?

Re: Play dough recipe

Vamp — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:21:47 GMT

On 12/8/2014 Cinder63 said:
It seems to me we used to make something like this, roll it out, use Christmas cookie cutters esp the Santa and reindeer, and then bake or let dry -- poke a hole through first -- and decorate with glitter and such as tree ornaments. Might be a fun retro craft project for the kiddies.

Yes, but it's a different kind of dough. The play-doh recipe I have doesn't dry out enough for ornaments. There's an ornament recipe we also made with a dough that had a TON of cinnamon in it--smelled so good! I will post it on a new thread if anyone is interested.

Re: Play dough recipe

Desi — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:26:10 GMT

Sfnative, you are welcome.

As usual, the original poster is nowhere to be found.

Re: Play dough recipe

sfnative — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:37:49 GMT

On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
On 12/8/2014 sfnative said:
On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
I have made this recipe for over 25 years. We used it at the Church for the kids, and it is tried and true! The secret ingredient is Jello. Pick your flavor and start there. I love the Strawberry, watermelon and the kids love it too, as well as orange and grape! Make sure to use sugar free. I have only made this in a bread maker, but you can look online how to do it by hand.

Boil some water at least 1.5 cups, then.....

In bread maker place

1 cup flour

1/2 c salt

1 small pkg jello your choice

1/2 teas cream of tarter (optional for longevity)

turn breadmaker on white bread cycle and start

add small amount boiling water (about 1/2 cup)

mix a few seconds and add

2T oil (not olive oil, it goes rancid)

then gradually add boiling water a LITTLE at a time until playdough consistency.

knead for several minutes until soft, and holds its shape. You will know! It looks just like Playdough, but smells better. When it is right consistency, stop bread maker

It is hard to say exactly how much water to add, as it is different each time. I have made it with 1 cup, many times 1.5 cups and a few times almost 2 cups. Just have it on hand so you have it handy.

shoekitty,

Question: Does the Jello make the mixture sticky? I'm interested because my GD is almost old enough to start "messin'" with Play Dough type stuff. Thanks for helping me understand the recipe.

No, it does not make the mixture sticky at all. Use sugar free jello. It gives an aroma the kids love, and it adds the color without adding food coloring. I think the gelatin in the Jell-o mix makes the playdough more pliable.

Sugar-free jello makes infinite sense. Thanks for getting back to me on this one.

Re: Play dough recipe

shoekitty — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:25:57 GMT

On 12/8/2014 Vamp said:
On 12/8/2014 shoekitty said:
Regular kool aid works as well. Get the kool aid that requires you to add sugar.. You don't want sugar in it, just aroma and color.

When I bought the Kool Aid 20 years ago last, I was shocked at the price! LOL! I think we used to pay 5 cents and then a dime for a package.!

I always made mine in a bread maker. I always had to make so much of it for Sunday school, and several colors I couldn't be bothered. But, it certainly is a project with the kids and grandkids. They need gloves if you don't want their hands dyed though, haha. If you make plain playdough, it would not be a problem.

We never had our hands stained from kool-aid play-doh. I wonder why?

IDK. Maybe you cooked yours? I only made it once or twice by hand, and didn't cook it. Maybe that is the secret? When I hit on making it with the bread maker, my kneading days were over! We made tons of the stuff. I also think kool aid had better colors. I like the softness of the Jello, but I use kool aid just as much!