Fruity Playdough

Recommended for Ages 2 and up!

• Mix 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour,
• 4 tsp (20 mL) cream of tartar (from baking or bulk section of grocery store),

• 1 cup (250 mL) salt and 2 tbsp (25 mL) oil in a large micro­waveable bowl.

• Add 2 cups (500 mL) water mixed with a small sachet of fruit-flavoured drink crystals.

• Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes until very thick, stopping to stir every minute.

• Let rest until cool enough to handle.

• Knead until smooth and store in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature (for up to a month).

Let your toddler use kitchen tools like a rolling pin, cookie cutters, or a potato masher. A garlic press can be used to press out 'hair'. Add coloured straws for candles for a playdough birthday cake. For cleanup, and storage use a covered, plastic bin.