Basic 101

I learnt a very basic skill about 25 years ago and have made it on a regular basis ever since then...

First I made it for other people's  children....

then my own....

and now again for other children.

I am talking about playdough!

I know that for many of you , you are thinking "why do I need to know  how to make playdough?" 

I had  not thought too much of it all these years until last week I made a comment to one of my playgroup mums about making some new playdough...and she along with a couple of others were shocked to realise that I made my own ...

 They have always just bought it !!!!

So for that time when my children   daughter (or make me proud Fraser)  is all grown up,  I want her to read right here how to make the simplest and often at times without a doubt the most entertaining tool to use with children - a batch of playdough.

{everyone else - sorry just bear with me or pop back tomorrow}

No Fail Playdough

( I still have the original index card that I wrote the recipe on so many years ago....a true heirloom to pass on down the family!)

1 cup of plain flour

1/2 cup of salt

1 tablespoon of Cream of Tartar ( never miss this out....not sure why but just trust me on this)

1 cup of boiling water

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

food colouring of your choice.

Just throw / place all in a bowl together and mix with wooden spoon

When it has come together , finish off with mixing with your hands.

I just store mine in an ice cream container and it will last you a very long time....

There you go Meg never any need to buy playdough from the store ...ever!!