Basic Play Dough Recipe and variations

2 cups plain flour

1 cup salt

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 tablespoons of cooking oil

2 cups of water

few drops of food colouring

Mix all ingredients together

Place in a saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring all the time until the dough forms.

Turn out and kneed whilst cooling, store in airtight tub in a cool place or refrigerator.

Will keep for several weeks.

Try adding herbs or spices to add smell

Or add rice or glitter for texture

Or use wholemeal flour for texture