Apple scented play dough

Serves:

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) plain flour
• 1/2 cup (115g) salt
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup (180ml) water
• 2  1/2 tbsp (50ml) apple fragranced shampoo
• red or green food colouring

Method

Step 1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour, salt and cream of tartar. Pour in the water, oil and shampoo

Step 2. Add a couple of drops of your chosen food colouring and whisk in.

Step 3. Place over a medium heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until the mixture forms a ball.

Step 4. Turn out onto a clean surface and leave to cool for a few minutes. Knead until you have a smooth ball. Store in a resealable bag or closed container in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

Note

• Apple scented shampoo is readily available in the supermarket.
• Whisking the ingredients together before they go over the heat is essential in this recipe.
• I keep play dough in the fridge to prolong shelf life.
• This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot New Zealand.