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Just Like the Real Playdough

By Stephanie Brown, About.com

This homemade playdough feels and smells much like the playdough you buy at stores.
Prep Time: :5
Cook Time: :5
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon alum
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • food coloring
Preparation:
Mix all dry ingredients.

Add oil and water.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mix reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes.

Remove from heat and add vanilla and desired amount of food coloring.

Divide into balls and work in color by kneading.

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