Jessica's Tutti Fruitti Play Dough

Natural Fruit Colored Play Dough

Try coloring homemade play dough naturally with fruit instead of food coloring. Blueberries and raspberries create beautiful shades of purple, pink, and blue while turning a simple play dough recipe into a fun food science activity.

Makes: About 1 batch of play dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons blueberries or raspberries

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, salt, and vegetable oil.
2. Place the warm water and berries into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour the fruit mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
6. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and forms a ball.
7. Transfer the dough to a piece of foil, plate, or parchment paper.
8. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
9. Knead by hand until smooth and soft.
10. Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag when not in use.