This play dough recipe is a huge hit with my girls and their friends. It is very easy to use and does not have that funny smell that store bought play dough has, and making it is not that hard or time consuming (it takes about 10 minutes from start to finish). Let the kids help knead the dough after it has cooled enough to handle.

Stove Top Play Dough
1 1/2 cups finely ground white rice flour (such as Bob's Red Mill)
3/4 cup salt
3 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp. canola oil
*optional food coloring or essential oil for fun scents (such as lavender)

Sift together the flour, salt and cream of tartar. Heat water and oil (and food coloring or essential oil if desired) over medium heat in a large saucepan . Add the flour mixture and stir constantly with a spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan (you may need to add a smidge more water if it's too dry). Place dough onto rice floured counter top and let cool slightly. Knead dough until smooth and no longer sticky. When it feels very similar to regular Play Dough, you are done! Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic baggie.

Play Dough for the Food Processor
Making play dough in the food processor is fast and easy! Here's a slightly modified recipe that can be made in a 7 cup food processor.

1 cup finely ground white rice flour (such as Bob's Red Mill)
½ cup salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil
*optional food coloring or essential oil for fun scents

Place the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Heat water in a microwave for 1-2 minutes, until boiling. Add oil (and food coloring or essential oil if desired). Turn on the food processor and add the water mixture slowly through the top. Process until the mixture forms a dough. Scrape dough onto rice floured counter top and let cool slightly. Knead dough until smooth and no longer sticky. When it feels very similar to regular Play Dough, you are done! Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic baggie.