Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

I can’t believe how fast Easter is approaching! Today I thought I’d share with you a fun little craft that kids just love: homemade play dough. It’s even better when it has a sunshiney lemon scent like this recipe does. This is great for a craft at home, family get together, or even as gifts for classmates. For an easy and fun packaging idea, just put it in little plastic Easter Eggs. 🙂

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

You’ll need: All purpose flour, salt, water, a little vegetable oil and a little cream of tartar, some lemon essential oil, and yellow food coloring.

I often order my essential oils from Amazon but stores like Walmart and such are starting to carry a good variety of them over in the pharmacy section. There is some debate about the quality of essential oils not bought from one of the main two direct sales companies but we probably agree that they are fine in a pinch and for projects like this.

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

Add the flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar to a large saucepan.

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

Place saucepan on the stove over medium heat, stirring continuously until a stiff ball of dough forms (3-4 minutes).

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

Remove the warm dough from the saucepan and place it on your working space. Knead for 1-2 minutes.  Allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

If you would like it to be yellow in color, add a small amount of yellow food color to the dough and knead until the color is evenly distributed.

Homemade Lemon Scented Play Dough!

Enjoy your lemon scented play dough! 

*Keep in an airtight plastic bag for up to 3 months.

Homemade Lemon Play Dough!

A fun little craft that kids just love: homemade play dough. It's even better when it has a sunshiney lemon scent like this recipe does.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Game Day
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon
Servings: 4
Calories: 29kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 10-15 drops lemon essential oil
  • Optional - yellow food color

Instructions

  • Add the flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar to a large saucepan.
  • Place saucepan on the stove over medium heat, stirring continuously until a stiff ball of dough forms (3-4 minutes).
  • Remove the dough from the saucepan and place it on waxed paper lined countertop or clean cutting board. Knead for 1-2 minutes. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
  • The playdough will be white in color. If you would like it to be yellow, add a small amount of yellow food color to the dough and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
  • Enjoy!

*Keep in an airtight plastic bag for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal
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    12 Comments

    1. Playdough is so much fun and a great experience for children. In my preschool it was out everyday and we changed colors and scents each month. Chocolate playdough in February and I had saved little heart boxes for them to make “candy” to put in. Smells just like fudge but no sugar in it so not tasty at all. Going to make some lemon for my great grands. Thanks.

      1. Hey Misty, the cream of tartar makes it smooth and helps it stick together. I’ve seen play dough recipes without it but prefer to use it myself. If you decide not to please report back and let us know how it turned out. 🙂

    2. What a great idea to scent the dough. And so pretty with it being yellow. I made this for many years for my kids. I think it’s easier if you add the food coloring to the water….it blends in quicker and isn’t as much work as kneading it. =) Thanks for sharing all your fun and delicious recipes! May you and yours enjoy a blessed Easter week!

    3. We LOVE your play dough recipe! We made the gingerbread version for Christmas gifts (and our own fun!!!) a couple years ago. I can’t believe how LONG this stuff lasts! It has way outlasted our purchased doughs. The best thing though is how much better homemade play dough smells. My older kids have fits when they see a younger sibling getting out the name brand stuff! Thanks Christy!

    4. What a good Mom you are, Christy!

      I remember making homemade play dough for my sons when they were very young, and we used a small package of unsweetened powdered drink mix (Kool Aid) to scent it and color it. I should make some for my future step grandchild.

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