Play Dough Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Create colorful, moldable play dough perfect for children's imaginative play. Soft and pliable, it offers endless fun for creative projects and sensory activities. Suitable for kids and parents alike, this homemade dough is safe, easy to make, and customizable with different colors and scents.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. unsifted flour
  • 1 c. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. water

Instructions

  1. Measure flour and salt into a large bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup of water to the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix thoroughly with your fingers, adding more water if necessary to make the dough the consistency of pie crust.
  4. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead for 4 or 5 minutes on wax paper.
  5. Store in a tight container until used.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

91 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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