DIY Popping Play-Doh
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tbsp cream of tartar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Food coloring (any color)
- Optional 1: small packets of popping candy (Pop Rocks)
- Optional 2: 1/4 cup baking soda + vinegar in a spray bottle for fizz effect
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
2. Add water, oil, and a few drops of food coloring. Stir until smooth.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
4. Remove from heat and knead until soft and pliable.
5. For popping version: gently knead in packets of popping candy right before play (for immediate crackle fun).
6. For fizzing version: leave baking soda inside the dough; spray with vinegar during play to watch it bubble and pop.
7. Store airtight to keep soft (without candy inside).