3 Ingredient Play Dough

Homemade play dough in five minutes, courtesy of MakeandTakes.com.

Materials

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 cup baking soda

• 3/4 cup water

• Optional: 2-3 drops essential oil and 4-5 drops food coloring

Directions

1. In a saucepan with NO heat, add the cornstarch, baking soda, water and stir

2. Place your saucepan on the stove top and turn your heat to medium

3.  Continue stirring the mix constantly. It will start to bubble slightly and that’s when it happens really fast. It will begin to turn solid. Once a ball starts to form (4-5 minutes) take your pan off the heat.

4. Place your dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let it cool, it will be very hot. 

5. Once your dough is cool you have the option of adding in a food coloring or a scent

6. Go play!