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Homemade Playdough Recipe

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We know kids love playdough. You know what else they love? Making homemade playdough!

Instead of a quick run to the store, take a short walk to the pantry and make it yourself. These everyday ingredients make it simple to let the kids get their hands dirty as they help!

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup flour
½ cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
Food coloring

Step 1: Mix all ingredients together in a pan and heat on stove.
Step 2: Stir until it turns into dough.
Step 3: Enjoy hours of fun.

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