Pumpkin Pie Playdough
A great craft to do with the kids during the Halloween season. Just remember, while this smells great, remind small children that it is not for eating.
5 1/2 cups flour
2 cups salt
8 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (1 1/12 ounce) container pumpkin pie spice
Orange food coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red)
4 cups water
Mix all of the ingredients together. Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container.
The kids can make pumpkin centerpieces for Thanksgiving!
Vanilla Play Dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups water
Food coloring
Vanilla extract
Measure out the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and then stir them together thoroughly. Put the dry ingredients into a saucepan with the oil, water, food coloring and vanilla extract. Stir continuously over low heat until a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured pastry board and knead while the mixture cools. Continue to knead for 5 to 10 minutes. If the mixture is too day, occasionally dampen your hands while kneading. If it is too sticky, dust the mixture with a little extra flour.
Store play dough in a plastic container with an airtight lid.