{"id":5497,"date":"2022-11-14T23:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T05:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hymnsandhome.com\/?p=5497"},"modified":"2023-01-26T22:37:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T04:37:17","slug":"how-to-make-natural-pumpkin-spice-playdough-without-cream-of-tartar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hymnsandhome.com\/2022\/11\/14\/how-to-make-natural-pumpkin-spice-playdough-without-cream-of-tartar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Natural Pumpkin Spice Playdough Without Cream of Tartar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This homemade pumpkin spice playdough smells so good and is super easy to make! It requires boiling water but no other cooking on the stove and doesn’t require expensive cream of tartar. You can adjust the spice level to your liking, but my recipe will create a pleasant Fall spice fragrance perfect for Autumn or a Thanksgiving themed activity. Plus if you choose to use organic flour and natural dyes it will be a nice natural playdough for your kids to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Spice Playdough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unbleached All Purpose Flour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can use organic if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kosher salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I recommend using fine kosher salt. You can use coarser salt if that’s all you have but your dough may be a little bit gritty. Consider buying in bulk so you will have plenty for future batches of playdough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To create a pleasant Fall scent I blended ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and vanilla extract. You can use organic spices if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I love coconut oil for just about everything! You can use organic if you’d like. If you use unrefined your dough will smell a little more fruity than if you use refined, but that’s totally okay! I used unrefined and it smells amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This acts in place of cream of tartar to extend the life of your playdough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiling Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your water is truly boiling, not just hot – this helps blend all the ingredients together. If you are letting kids help make the playdough be sure to have an adult handle the boiling water and don’t let the kids knead the dough until it is cool enough to handle safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Dyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is how you get your playdough to look pumpkin colored! It’s totally up to you if you want to use conventional food dyes or natural vegetable-derived dyes. I’ve included directions for both. Conventional dyes will give you a bolder color, but if you don’t want those added chemicals it’s worth it to go for natural dyes.
These natural dyes by McCormick<\/a> are a less expensive option but do include corn. If you’re looking to go completely natural and avoid any possible GMO’s then check out these natural dyes by India Tree<\/a>. Just be aware that they have a much shorter shelf life than other brands and are more pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n