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Five-Minute No-Cook Play Dough
Soft, stretchy dough from pantry staples, ready before the kettle boils.
35 minIndoorLow mess
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Homemade dough is softer, cheaper and lasts longer than most shop-bought tubs, and making it is genuinely half the activity.
Dough is also one of the few materials that keeps hands busy for a long stretch: squeezing and rolling are the kind of whole-hand work small children enjoy repeating.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does homemade play dough last?+
Two to three months in an airtight container if it contains cream of tartar and salt.
Is play dough safe if eaten?+
A taste will not harm a child, but it is very salty and unpleasant. It is genuinely dangerous for dogs.