To make this basic playdough you will need:

2 cups of plain flour
2 cups of water
1 cups of salt

2 tablespoons of cooking oil

4 teaspoons of Cream of Tartar

Few drops of food colouring (optional)

Mix together in a large pan and cook over a medium heat. Stir constantly until the dough starts to come away from the sides of the pan and forms into a ball. and you can’t stir anymore

Tip out the dough onto a work surface and allow it to cool. Knead for a few minutes until you get a lovely smooth, soft and pliable dough. 

Store in an airtight container. I do not keep in the fridge. The condensation inside the

playdough container can make the dough wet and sticky.

To make double the amount just double the quantities.

This playdough will keep for a long time.