What does cream of tartar do in playdough

Question

and why do you need to cook playdough

Answer 1

My recipe doesn't call for cream of tartar, so I guess I can't give you an answer to that question.  I know you didn't ask for any recipes, but kids like these and I thought I should share.

Kool-Aid Playdough

2 ¼ c. flour

1 c. salt

2 T. Kool-Aid

1 c. water

¼ c. oil

Start with flour and add salt.  

Color water with Kool-Aid and add to dry mixture.  Add oil last.

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Peanut Butter Playdoh

This Makes A High Protein Edible Playdoh

1 c. peanut butter

1 c. corn syrup

1 ¼ c. powdered sugar

1 ¼ c. powdered milk

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, using your hands. Dough should feel soft and pliable. Form shapes and be creative!!

When not using, MUST be stored in an airtight container.

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Flubber

#1 - Large Container

1 1/2 c. very warm water

2 c. white glue

A few drops of food coloring

Mix this combination thoroughly

#2 - Small Container

1 1/3 c. very warm water

2 level t. borax

Mix this combination thoroughly

Directions

Use your hands to mix the contents of the Bowl #2 into the Bowl #1.

Lift and turn the mixture until it is fully combined. Discard any leftover liquid.

If kept in an airtight container, the Flubber will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Keep the Flubber away from your carpet and hair, as it will stick! Use white vinegar as a solvent.

This recipe makes enough Flubber for six children.

Answer 2

Makes it smooth and sticks it together, without the cream of tartar the dough will crumble like a biscuit dough. The secert to really good, long lasting playdough is to but all the dry ingredents into a bowl add oil, add food colouring to BOILING water ( thats the secert boiling water) and add to the bowl mix and knead.

Add other things aswell to spice it up

- glitter

- uncooked rice

- scents ( natural oils), vanilla. rosewater, mint, coconut, cinnamon  etc

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