Ornament Dough

This salt dough ornament recipe makes a dough that hardens quickly—perfect for making homemade Christmas ornaments or crafts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup salt
• 1.5 cups water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, water, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.

Step 3

Transfer dough to a floured work surface; continue kneading until soft and pliable, adding more flour as needed if sticky.

Step 4

Roll out dough to ⅛-inch thickness; cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.

Step 5

Place shapes on ungreased baking sheets. Use a toothpick or skewer to make a small hole in each ornament for hanging.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until firm and dry, about 30 to 60 minutes depending on size and thickness. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.