I volunteered to make playdough for my son's Kindergarten class, and I was super surprised at the results of this recipe! I have seen, but never made, homemade playdough before and I always thought it looked too sticky or too grainy. This recipe is neither of those things...it truly is perfect playdough! I did the microwave method and I only cooked it for 2 minutes. I stirred it every 30 seconds. I also used liquid food colouring, but next time I think I will try the Kool Aid.
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp Cream of tartar
Kool aid
Microwave Method:
Mix dry ingredients together. Add the food coloring or Kool aid to the water and then add the oil. Mix dry and wet together and microwave on high for 1 minute or more, stir and microwave longer if necessary. Let cool, then seal in an airtight container.
Teacher's note: I microwave for three minutes all together. Remember, microwaves vary in strength. The playdough becomes somewhat translucent when ready.
Traditional Method:
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it forms a ball. Remove and knead a few times. Let cool, then seal in an airtight container.
Will last approx. 1 month, depending on amount and time.
This recipe is taken from the Winnipeg Free Press "Recipe Swap Favorites" by Iiana Simon. I have made this recipe many times and I find that you need parchment paper or else the biscuits will stick to an ungreased cookie sheet. I use 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and I use just less then the 1/4 cup of melted butter.
2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1. Mix Bisquick, milk and cheese until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 450F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Mix margarine or butter and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Makes 10-12 biscuits.
