Instructions for Detergent Dough

by Roxanne McHenry

Step 1

Mix 2 tbsp. water with 4 to 5 drops of food coloring in a small measuring cup.
Step 2

Measure 2 cups of white detergent flakes and add to a glass bowl, then add the 2 tbsp. colored water, 1 tbsp. at a time, mixing and squeezing the mixture by hand to make a ball.
Step 3

Add 1 tsp. of oatmeal or cinnamon and 1 tsp. of almond or lemon extract.
Step 4

Add more water 1 tsp. at a time, if necessary, and form the dough into balls.

Liquid Detergent Dough

Step 1

Combine 3 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt in a glass bowl and set aside. In a pourable measuring glass, mix 1/4 cup of liquid dish detergent, 1-1/4 cups water and 5 drops of food coloring together.
Step 2

Add the liquid ingredients slowly to the dry ingredients and mix by hand until you have a dough consistency.
Step 3

Add more water 1 tsp. at a time and mix if the dough is too dry. Form into balls.

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Water Food coloring Measuring cups Measuring spoons White detergent flakes Glass bowl Oatmeal or cinnamon Almond or lemon extract Flour Salt Measuring glass Liquid dish detergent
Water
Food coloring
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
White detergent flakes
Glass bowl
Oatmeal or cinnamon
Almond or lemon extract
Flour
Salt
Measuring glass
Liquid dish detergent
Make an edible dough for small children by mixing equal parts of peanut butter, powdered milk and honey in a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients by hand until you have a stiff dough.
Make an edible dough for small children by mixing equal parts of peanut butter, powdered milk and honey in a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients by hand until you have a stiff dough.
Children should play with these doughs with adult supervision so they do not try to eat the dough. Store the detergent doughs in a covered container or plastic storage bag.
Children should play with these doughs with adult supervision so they do not try to eat the dough.
Store the detergent doughs in a covered container or plastic storage bag.