How to Make Salt Dough

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour two cups of flour into a large bowl.

   Add one cup of salt, 3/4 cup of water, and two Tbsp. of vegetable oil bowl.
   
   Stir thoroughly until all of the clumps have been removed from the mixture.
   
   It should gain a doughy consistency./images/thumb/6/6a/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-1.jpg/v4-549px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-1.jpg /images/thumb/6/6a/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-1.jpg/v4-300px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-1.jpg
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   Step 2: Pour the dough onto a flat surface

   Knead the mixture until it is smooth and thick./images/thumb/a/ac/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-2.jpg/v4-549px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-2.jpg /images/thumb/a/ac/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-2.jpg/v4-300px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-2.jpg , Make several batches in different colors.
   
   Color can be obtained easily using food coloring available in cake decorating supplies.
   
   Glitter adds a lot of pizzazz to the dough./images/thumb/3/3b/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-3.jpg/v4-549px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-3.jpg /images/thumb/3/3b/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-3.jpg/v4-300px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-3.jpg Edible colors include chocolate powder, coffee, spices, beetroot water, carrot juice etc. , It will keep for several days so long as the container is properly sealed./images/thumb/1/1f/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-4.jpg/v4-549px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-4.jpg /images/thumb/1/1f/Create-Salt-Dough-Step-4.jpg/v4-300px-Create-Salt-Dough-Step-4.jpg
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   Step 3: such as a cutting board.

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   Step 4: Add food coloring or glitter (optional).

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   Step 5: Store your salt dough in an airtight container.

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