Salt Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup cold water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition.

2. 2

   Knead dough for 10 minutes. Wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable.

4. 4

   Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired festive shapes with cookie cutters.

5. 5

   Transfer onto the prepared baking sheet; use a toothpick to make a hole in each ornament for hanging.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.