For scouts this week we needed a medium to work with like clay. I found a really great recipe for playdough and I thought it was worth sharing. It has a very good texture and elasticity that a lot of salt playdoughs that I have tried don't have and no gritty salty mess on your hands.
1 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
2 Tbsp cream of tartar (using cornstarch if you don't have this works just as well)
1 package unsweetened kool-aid or other flavored powdered drink
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water
1. Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and kool-aid in medium saucepan and stir to mix.
2. Add water and oil.
3. Stir over medium heat 2 to 5 minutes.
4. When mix forms a ball remove from pan and knead with your hands until fully smooth.
5. This is a fragrant dough and colors can be bright depending on which drink mix you choose. Fragrance diminishes over time.
6. To store put in plastic bag remove air and place in refridgerator.
7. This dough can last past 1 1/2 years if stored properly. If dough dries any just add a little water and knead it into dough until soft and workably smooth again.
