Description
This easy Microwave Playdough Recipe is perfect for busy parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to make homemade playdough fast. With simple pantry ingredients and no stovetop needed, this method creates soft, colorful, non-toxic dough in just a few minutes. It’s safe for kids, lasts for weeks, and provides endless fun for creative play.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup salt
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional)
- Essential oils or extracts for scent (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Stir in water, oil, and a few drops of food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Heat the mixture on HIGH for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval. Continue until the dough thickens (about 2–3 minutes total).
- Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then knead it on a floured surface until smooth and soft.
- Store cooled playdough in an airtight container or zip-top bag to keep it fresh.
Notes
Add vanilla, lemon, or peppermint extract for scent. Use natural colorings like beet juice, turmeric, or spinach powder. Mix in glitter for sparkle. If the dough gets dry, knead in a few drops of water or oil.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: DIY Activity
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: microwave playdough, homemade playdough, kids craft, non-toxic dough, DIY play dough