Description

This easy salt dough recipe is perfect for homemade ornaments, handprint keepsakes, and kid-friendly crafts using just flour, salt, and water.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fine salt
3/4 to 1 cup warm water

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt until evenly combined.
Slowly add warm water, stirring with a spoon until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and firm.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
If making ornaments, use a straw to poke a small hole near the top.
To dry: bake at 200°F for 2 to 3 hours (turning once) or air dry at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.

Notes

Add food coloring to the water for tinted dough or paint finished pieces with acrylics after drying. Store leftover dough wrapped in plastic for up to 24 hours.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours or 1-2 days air dry
Category: Crafts
Method: No Cook / Bake
Cuisine: DIY

Nutrition

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Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: N/A
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
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Fiber: N/A
Protein: N/A
Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: salt dough, homemade ornaments, kids craft, flour dough