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Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

May 24, 2014 by Jody 1 Comment

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Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

My little girl loves getting into anything that momma is doing- gardening, cooking, crafting, etc.  Sometimes I need to get things done with just one pair of hands however. One way I can distract her in a good way is by giving her play dough. While we have a lot of store bought play dough tools I always make our dough homemade. We have created many textures and scents- they are always a hit with my son and daughter.  Homemade play-dough is not only  very inexpensive but we prefer the texture, smell, and  versatility of homemade.  Combining her love of gardening and cooking I came up with this deliciously scented natural play-dough for her. While it smells edible, it is not, but made with natural ingredients you can rest easy and not worry about toxic ingredients.

Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 Tbsp. finely diced Basil
  • 3-4 drops lemon essential oil

Ingredients for Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

 

Directions:

Mix flour and salt in a medium saucepan.

Turn heat to medium-low and add water, stirring well.

Slowly add vinegar and then oil.

Making Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

Stirring constantly until dough pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball.

How to make Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe

Dump dough onto counter, allow to cool until it is comfortable to handle.  Add essential oil, basil, and lemon zest, knead dough to combine all ingredients.

 Tips and Ideas for Using Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough:

Provide your  child with spring cookie cutters, a plastic knife for cutting, silk flowers, flower pots, and other objects for playing and exploring.

Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough has a wonderful scent and great texture!

Play-dough can last for months when stored in an airtight container. This is our first batch of this kind so while after a week it is holding up well, I am not sure how long it will last with the fresh herbs and onion peel, most likely it will just dry up a bit as they do.  This would also make a sweet little Spring or Summer gift for a little one. Tie up in a plastic bag with a piece of ribbon or raffia, tuck into a small pot or watering can, and include a cookie cutter for ready to go fun.

Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough makes a great gift for kids!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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