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How To Make Kool-aid Playdough

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

This makes an edible, fruit-scented playdough.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 mins.

Here's How:

  1. Mix together flour, salt, oil, and Kool-aid.
  2. Add the cup of boiling water. Mix well.
  3. Knead the mixture until it forms a soft dough.
  4. Have fun!
  5. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  1. Any other unsweetened, powdered drink mix may be substituted.
  2. Expect colored hands :-)
  3. Non-toxic... could be eaten, but won't taste very good.

What You Need:

  • 1 c flour, sifted
  • 1/2 c salt
  • 3 T cooking oil
  • 1 pkg Koolaid (unsweet)
  • 1 c boiling water

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