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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| salt: 1/2 cup |
| cream of tartar: 2 tsp |
| ground ginger: 1 1/2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/4 tsp |
| water: 1 cup |
| vegetable oil: 1 Tbl |
| red food coloring: 3 drops (optional) |
| green food coloring: 3 drops (optional) |
Gingerbread Play Dough
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
0 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- Put dry ingredients in a pot and mix well.
- Add water, oil, and food coloring. (red and green food coloring will give the dough a darker brown color).
- Cook 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and pulling away from the side of the
- Dump dough onto lightly floured surface and knead to desired consistency. Careful, it will be a little hot.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Notes: I like the less salty feel of the dough when only adding a 1/4 salt but then it should really be stored in the fridge.
- A half cup of salt will prevent the dough from molding and will allow you to store it at room temperature. Plus you can also dry and keep your dough creations.