Salt Dough

This salt dough recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients that you probably have on hand. It's perfect for making Christmas ornaments with the kids.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.

Step 2

Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

Knead dough for 10 minutes. Wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired festive shapes with cookie cutters.

Step 6

Transfer onto the prepared baking sheet; use a toothpick to make a hole in each ornament for hanging.