Dandelion Playdough

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Dandelion Playdough - ball of dough with dandelion flowers next to it This is an easy to make recipe for homemade play dough that uses dandelion flowers for natural coloring!

Supplies:

blender
small bowls
spoon
handful of dandelion flowers (trim off stems)
1 cup boiling water
2 cups flour
1/3 cup salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1-2 Tbsp cream of tartar

Steps:

Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. In a blender, mix the hot water and dandelions.

Dandelion Playdough - adding water to blender

Thoroughly blend the flowers and water together. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Now add the oil, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir until completely dissolved. (BE WARNED: It is not a pleasant color at this stage!)

Dandelion Playdough - adding cream of tartar

Dandelion Playdough - stirring the liquid with these additions

Add the flour to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Dandelion Playdough -adding flower to a bowl with the liquid

Dandelion Playdough - mixing with a fork

Use your hands to continue mixing the dough. If it is still sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour and knead until it's no longer sticky. Enjoy!

Dandelion Playdough - child kneading in a bit more flour

Dandelion Playdough - child's hands stretching the dough

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