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Activity Description: Youths make salt dough using flour, salt, and water in order to shape and play with it.

Items Needed:

• 2 cups flour (can be gluten-free flour)
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup water
• Large mixing bowl
• Spoon or whisk
• (Optional) Rolling pin
• (Optional) Cookie cutters or clay tools
• (Optional) Vinyl tablecloth or foil-covered tray for easy cleanup

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–25 min):

1. Combine dry ingredients. (3–4 min)
   • Youth measure flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add water slowly. (3–4 min)
   • Pour in water a little at a time while mixing.
   • Stop when the dough forms a ball.
3. Knead the dough. (7–10 min)
   • Youth knead until the dough is smooth and firm, like playdough.
   • If too dry, add small amounts of water.
   • If too sticky, add small amounts of flour.
4. (Optional) Shape and play. (7–8 min)
   • Youth roll out dough and use cutters or tools to make shapes. They can sculpt freely with their hands.

How to Air-Dry Salt Dough:

• Place pieces on a screen or tray so both sides dry evenly.
• Turn pieces regularly while drying.
• Leave at room temperature for at least 48 hours until hard and white.

How to Bake Salt Dough:

• Heat oven to 250℉.
• Place pieces on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Bake about 30 minutes for each ¼ inch of thickness, or until light golden brown.
• Turn pieces often so they dry evenly.
• Let cool completely before handling.

Step-by-Step Tutorials:

• Alternate Instructions: Unsophisticook: 3-Ingredient Simple & Easy Salt Dough Recipe for Kids

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