Homemade Playdough Recipe (with Kool-Aid)
Servings: 2 cups
Learn how to make homemade playdough for rainy afternoons. This Kool Aid playdough recipe is so fun for all ages!
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour *
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar **
- 0.26 ounces Kool-Aid drink mix (2 (0.13-ounce) packets)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil ***
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and Kool-Aid until there are no lumps.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup kosher salt, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 0.26 ounces Kool-Aid drink mix
- Pour in the water and oil, stirring to combine.1 cup water, 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- While stirring, heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it begins to thicken and gather around the spoon.
- Remove the mixture from the pan and place it on a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper. Knead the mixture until it becomes a nice smooth texture.
Notes
Important Note: This is a craft recipe and is not intended for consumption.
*I have only made this recipe with all-purpose flour. Other types of flours may lead to different results in texture and consistency.
**I highly recommend using this ingredient to create the perfect texture and preserve the dough. Lemon juice and white vinegar are possible substitutes.
***Vegetable oil or canola oil are the best options for making playdough, because they are neutral (no smell), affordable, and don't leave a greasy residue. I don't recommend using olive oil.
Tips:
- If the playdough is exposed to air, it will start to dry out quickly. So store immediately after use.
- If the playdough starts to get dry, you can knead in a small amount of oil to add moisture. Sadly it can't be saved once it hardens.
- When storing this playdough, use a durable Ziplock bag or Tupperware that's truly airtight.
- For an even more vibrant color, or just to experiment with colors, you can use food dye! Squirt in a few drops when you're initially pouring all of the ingredients into the pot.