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Easy 3‑Ingredient Salt Dough

A simple and fun salt dough recipe made with just flour, salt, and water — perfect for crafting ornaments, keepsakes, and playful activities with kids or adults. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Craft
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Salt Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour or 1:1 gluten‑free flour
  • 1 cup fine grain salt such as table salt
  • 1 cup warm water more or less as needed to form a dough

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Dough whisk or sturdy spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Cookie cutters or craft tools (optional)
  • Baking sheet (for baking, optional)
  • Parchment paper or foil (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt until evenly mixed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Slowly pour in the warm water, mixing continuously with a dough whisk or sturdy spoon as you add water. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  3. Once the mixture forms a shaggy ball, transfer it to a clean surface and knead for about 7–10 minutes until smooth and firm. Adjust with a little water or flour if needed. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  4. Shape into desired figures, ornaments, or keepsakes. Use cookie cutters, craft tools, or hands for creative designs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  5. Let the shaped pieces air dry for several days until rock hard, or bake in a low oven (about 250°F / 120°C) for several hours until completely dry and firm. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  6. Once dry, paint and seal the creations if desired for display or keepsakes. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Notes

This versatile salt dough recipe is perfect for crafting projects — from ornaments to handprints and creative figures. Air drying can take up to a week depending on humidity, or baking at low temperature will speed up the process. Always supervise children when shaping and drying. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}