Perfect Playdough

After trying out a few playdough recipes this is now our favourite.  In 5 minutes you end up with smooth, glossy dough that lasts for months.  Different colours and glitter make things even more fun.  I've found a dash of glycerin makes for extra smooth and shiny dough.  I have glycerin on hand for making homemade liquid soaps and things, but more on that later.

Perfect Playdough

250g Plain Flour
1/2C Salt
2T Cream of Tartar
2T Oil
Approx 375ml Boiling Water

Optional
Few drops of food colouring
1t Glycerin
1T Glitter

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil together.  Add half the boiling water, mix and start to work into a ball.  Slowly add more water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing and kneading between additions till smooth and soft.  Add food colouring, glycerin and glitter if using and knead in well.  Playtime!

Store in an airtight container in a cool place (not the fridge).