This salt dough recipe is much like Play-Doh but can be baked to a permanent finish. The dough can be mixed with food coloring before modeling or painted afterward. Great for making Christmas ornaments with the kids for the tree!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
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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.
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Knead dough for 10 minutes. Wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
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Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable.
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4
Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired festive shapes with cookie cutters.
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Transfer onto the prepared baking sheet; use a toothpick to make a hole in each ornament for hanging.
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Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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