3-Ingredient Salt Dough Recipe

3-Ingredient Salt Dough Recipe

from unsophisticook.com
DIY & Crafts
10 min

This 3-ingredient simple and easy salt dough recipe is the perfect rainy day activity… Kids will master valuable kitchen skills while learning how to make salt dough, and then spend hours playing with it!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupall-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 cupmorton salt
  • 1 cupwater

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball of dough. Using a dough whisk will make mixing easier for young children.

  2. 2

    Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes, until the dough has a smooth, firm Play-Doh like consistency. Additional water may be needed, depending upon humidity.

  3. 3

    Store the salt dough for future use in a Ziploc bag or airtight container to prevent it from drying out.

How to air dry salt dough

  1. 1

    For best results, place pieces on a screen to allow both sides to dry out equally. Alternatively, you can turn them regularly while drying.

  2. 2

    Allow pieces to sit out at room temperature for least 48 hours, until they are rock hard and have a white, limestone-like appearance.

How to bake salt dough

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 250℉. Arrange the pieces on a oil-covered baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your crafts. Turn each piece frequently while baking, so that they dry out evenly. If an area puffs up, poke a hole in it with a pin or toothpick to release the air.How Long To Bake Salt Dough: For each 1/4" in thickness, allow approximately a half hour of baking time, or bake until surface turns light golden brown. Allow the pieces to cool thoroughly before handling.